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Luffa & Prawns

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time6 minsCook Time9 minsTotal Time15 mins

 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
 1 Garlic Clove minced
 1 lb large prawns peeled and deveined*
 2 luffa chopped*
 ¼ cup Bamboo shoots
 1 tsp coriander
 1 tsp reduced sodium soy sauce
 1 Green onion sliced
*Cubed tofu, chicken, pork or beef can substitute for the prawns.
*English, Persian, Garden, Kirby or Armenian cucumbers can be used in place of luffa.
1

Heat oil in a wok/pan; add garlic and stir fry for 1 minute.

2

Add prawns; cook until done.

3

Add luffa; continue to stir fry with prawns until just tender, about 5 minutes.

4

Add bamboo shoots, coriander and soy sauce to pan and stir fry a few more minutes.

5

Sprinkle with green onion and serve.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

1 cup

Amount per serving
Calories209
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g8%

Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 375mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 5.8g3%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Protein 32g

* 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 nutrition advice.