It's a vine-like plant which we usually see in our neighbor's backyard. It's easy to grow and doesn't need to water regularly. Alugbati is one of the most considered healthy leafy vegetables just like camote tops. Alugbati or malavar spinach has so much health benefits.
Nutritional Facts of Alugbati Per 1/2 cup serving
- 5 g calories
- 0.17 g of non-saturated fat which is good to maintain your diet.
- 0.5 g of fiber for a healthy digestive system
- 13 microgram of Vitamin A to help maintain good eyesight, healthy hair and skin
- 0.33 mg of iron that gives us extra energy and keeps our brain healthy and alert
- 25 g of folate promotes proper DNA and healthy brain
One of my favorite alugbati recipe is the saute' or ginisang alugbati with sardines. It gives me comfort and peace of mind thinking the fact that my family is eating a complete food. Ginisang alugbati has no fats, it only has omega 3 from sardines and the rest is fiber and the amazing benefits of alugbati leaves.
Ginisang Alugbati Ingredients:
- 1 cup Alugbati tops
- 1 can sardines
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 medium sized chopped red onion
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 2 pieces chopped red tomatoes
- Salt
- seasoning
Procedure :
- Heat cooking oil on a pan
- Saute garlic, onion and tomatoes
- Add sardines
- Saute for 3minutes with continuous stirring
- Add Alugbati tops
- Add salt and seasonings then cover. Lower down the heat to below medium
- Boil for at least 3 minutes
- Share and Enjoy!