Sautéed Bitter Melon with Eggs and Tomatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

A traditional Filipino vegetable dish featuring sautéed bitter melon balanced with scrambled eggs and ripe tomatoes for a nutritious and flavorful side. This Filipino-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bitter melon, vegetable oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Ingredients

• 2 medium, sliced into 1/4-inch half-moons bitter melon
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 medium, chopped ripe tomatoes
• 4, beaten large eggs
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 2 medium sliced bitter melons and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the edges start to soften but still retain slight crunch.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 chopped ripe tomatoes and cook for another 3 minutes until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.
4. Step 4: Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour 4 beaten large eggs into the empty space. Let eggs cook undisturbed for 30 seconds, then scramble and mix with the vegetables.
5. Step 5: Season the mixture with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, stir well, and cook for an additional 2 minutes until eggs are fully set and flavors meld.