Vegetable Medley Stir Fry
Per Serving
- Boiled broccoli florets: ¼ cup
- Boiled french beans: ¼ cup
- Baby tomatoes, chopped: 1 tbsp.
- Sliced yellow Bell Pepper: 1 tbsp.
- Onion Rings : 4-5
- Chopped Lettuce: 2 tbsp.
- Baby Spinach: 2 tbsp.
- Ginger, grated : ¼ tsp
- Garlic, chopped : ¼ tsp
- Black Pepper : a pinch
- Roasted flax seed : 1 tsp
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil : 1 tsp
Note: 1 cup = 200 ml, ½ cup = 100 ml, 1 tsp = 5 gm, 1 tbsp = 15 gm
*tsp = teaspoon, tbsp = tablespoon
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high flame.
- Add the chopped onion, yellow bell pepper, chopped garlic, and grated ginger to the pan and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the boiled broccoli and french beans and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
- Add the chopped baby tomatoes, lettuce and baby spinach to the pan and stir fry for another 2-3 minutes or until the vegetables are slightly wilted but still bright in colour.
- Season with salt, black pepper, roasted flax seeds to taste.
- Enjoy your healthy and delicious vegetable stir-fry!
- The vegetables in the recipe, especially broccoli and spinach are rich in anti-inflammatory compounds like sulforaphane and quercetin that can help improve lung function.
- This salad is also rich in antioxidants like Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Beta-Carotene that help protect against cell damage and reduce the risk of lung diseases.
- Being low in calories, this salad can be perfect for weight watchers with respiratory condition.
Nutritional Value per serving
Calories (kcal) |
Carbohydrates (g) |
Proteins (g) |
Fats (g) |
---|---|---|---|
130.92 |
11.72 |
4.81 |
7.2 |
Disclaimer: The information provided is for health awareness only and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before making any changes to your lifestyle or treatment regime.
*Images used are for representation purpose only.
Reference:
- Clinical Dietetics Manual; Indian Dietetic Association. 2nd ed. Seth V and Desai N. Elite Publishing House; 2018.
- Longvah.T and Ananthan.R. 2017. Indian food Composition Table. 1st ed. National Institute of Nutrition.
- Fatsecret India. Food Database and Calorie Counter. Accessed 20th Jan 2023. Available at https://www.fatsecret.co.in/calories-nutrition/
- US Department of Agriculture. Food Data Search Results, Fish Salmon Atlantic farmed Cooked Dry Heat. Accessed 21st Feb 2023. Available at https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/nutrients