Stir-Fried Morning Glory with Garlic and Chili Oil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

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A quick and vibrant Vietnamese stir-fry of tender morning glory greens sautéed with fragrant garlic and spicy chili oil. This Vietnamese-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs morning glory (water spinach), garlic cloves, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 90 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 90 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, washed and chopped into 3-inch pieces morning glory (water spinach)
6 thinly sliced garlic cloves
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp chili oil
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp water

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering, then add 6 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add 1 lb chopped morning glory and stir-fry vigorously for 1 minute until greens begin to wilt.
Step 3: Drizzle 1 tbsp chili oil, 1 tbsp fish sauce, and sprinkle 1 tsp sugar over the greens; toss to combine.
Step 4: Pour in 2 tbsp water to create steam, cover loosely, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until morning glory is tender but still crisp.
Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately as a vibrant, spicy vegetable side dish.