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Ginataang Tilapia with Kalabasa and Malunggay

"A creamy and flavorful Filipino fish stew featuring tilapia, squash, and nutrient-rich malunggay leaves, perfect for a low-carb, diabetes-friendly dinner."

350

Calories

12g

Net Carbs

30g

Protein

22g

Total Fat

Preparation Steps

In a pot, sauté onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.

Add the tilapia fillets and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly seared.

Pour in the coconut milk and water. Bring to a simmer.

Add the diced kalabasa and siling haba (if using).

Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the kalabasa is tender.

Stir in the malunggay leaves and cook for another 1-2 minutes until wilted.

Season with salt, pepper, and fish sauce (if using) to taste.

Serve hot.

* This recipe was generated by TamisKo AI and verified by our nutritional models. Always consult with your doctor before making significant dietary changes.

Ingredients

1 lb tilapia fillets, cut into serving pieces

1 cup coconut milk (full fat)

1/2 cup water

1 cup diced kalabasa (squash)

1/2 cup chopped onions

2 cloves garlic, minced

1-inch ginger, thinly sliced

1 cup malunggay leaves

1-2 siling haba (long green chili), optional

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tbsp fish sauce (patis), optional

Managing Blood Sugar

"For an extra layer of flavor, you can add a teaspoon of shrimp paste (bagoong alamang) along with the fish sauce. Ensure your coconut milk is full-fat for the best creamy texture and satiety. Adjust the amount of siling haba to your spice preference."

Ideal for stabilizing after-meal spikes

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