AMIEs “KALABASA (squash) with AMPALAYA”

Kalabasa (squash) and ampalaya (bitter gourd) are popular vegetables in Filipino cuisine and are known for their health benefits.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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AMIEs “KALABASA (squash) with AMPALAYA”

Cooking Method: Boiling, Stir-frying Cuisine: Filipino Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Kalabasa (Squash)
• 200 gram Ampalaya (Bitter Gourd)
• 1 piece Onion
• 3 clove Garlic
• 1 piece Tomato
• 2 tablespoon Cooking Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 cup Water

Instructions

1. Cut the kalabasa (squash) and ampalaya (bitter gourd) into bite-sized pieces.
2. Heat the cooking oil in a pan and sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant.
3. Add the tomatoes and cook until softened.
4. Add the kalabasa and ampalaya and cook for a few minutes.
5. Season with salt and black pepper.
6. Pour water into the pan and let it simmer until the vegetables are tender.
7. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 5g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.