Sautéed Ampalaya with Eggs and Tomatoes

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A simple Filipino vegetable stir-fry featuring bitter melon sautéed with ripe tomatoes and scrambled eggs for a nutritious side dish. This Filipino-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bitter melon (ampalaya), sliced thinly, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Filipino cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse and slice 1 large bitter melon thinly, removing seeds. To reduce bitterness, soak slices in salted water for 10 minutes, then drain.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 chopped medium ripe tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until they soften and release juices.
  4. Step 4: Stir in the drained bitter melon slices and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until edges begin to soften.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 2 tbsp water, cover the skillet, and cook for another 3 minutes until bitter melon is tender.
  6. Step 6: Crack 3 large eggs into the skillet and scramble gently with the vegetables. Cook until eggs are set, about 2 minutes.
  7. Step 7: Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix well and serve warm as a side dish or with steamed rice.

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