Sautéed Bitter Melon Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Sautéed Bitter Melon

A quick and tasty Filipino dish that is usually served with rice.

Yields:

4 servings

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Meal Type:

Main Dish
Lunch

Ingredients

  • 2 cups bitter melon
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 medium chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsps fish sauce
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsps chopped shallots

Directions

  • Slice bitter melon then massage with salt. Set aside for 5-10 minutes. Rinse with cold water then drain.
  • Chop garlic, shallots, and tomatoes. Slice the chicken in cubes.
  • Sauté garlic, shallots, and tomatoes in a non-stick pan.
  • Adjust the heat to high then add chicken. When the chicken is almost cooked, add a splash of water to prevent it from drying and clumping.
  • Season with fish sauce and black pepper.
  • Add the drained bitter melon and stir lightly. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Beat the eggs in a bowl then add to the pan. Mix lightly until the egg is cooked. Turn off the heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 283
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 11.44g
    % Daily Value 15%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 3.323g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 2.218g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 4.406g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 240mg
    % Daily Value 80%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 1142mg
    % Daily Value 50%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 7.78g
    % Daily Value 3%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 1.3g
      % Daily Value 5%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 2.26g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 35.55g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 12mcg
    % Daily Value 1%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 10mg
    % Daily Value 11%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 4mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 12mg
    % Daily Value 67%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 497mg
    % Daily Value 11%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 283 KCal
  • Fat 11.44 g
  • Carbs 7.78 g
  • Protein 35.55 g

There are 283 calories in 1 serving of Sautéed Bitter Melon.

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Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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