
Stir-fried winged bean leaves with garlic is a simple, savory dish popular in Southeast Asian cuisines, particularly in Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It features tender young winged bean leaves quickly sautéed with aromatic garlic and a splash of oil, often seasoned with salt or fish sauce.
This dish is low in calories, carbohydrates, and fat, making it a light yet nutritious side. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and essential minerals like iron and calcium.
| Calories | 65 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Fiber | 3.5 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
| Vitamin C | 35 mg |
| Vitamin A | 250 µg RAE |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Folate | 45 µg |
| Vitamin K | 90 µg |
Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
Winged bean leaves are a lesser-known but highly sustainable vegetable, as the plant fixes nitrogen in the soil. Nutritionally, they are remarkably high in protein for a leafy green, comparable to some legumes.
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