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Ginataang Gulay (Vegetables in Coconut Milk) (Soy-Free)

A creamy and flavorful Filipino vegetable dish cooked in coconut milk.

40m4 servings
Contains fishSOY-free
320 cal|8g protein|25g carbs|22g fat|6g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Butternut Squash
  • 1 cup Green Beans
  • 2 cups Spinach
  • 1 can Coconut Milk
  • 1 Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2.54 cm Ginger
  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large 30.48 cm pot or skillet over medium heat, which is 177°C.
  2. 2Add the 3 cloves of garlic, 1 onion, and 2.54 cm of ginger to the pot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until they smell fragrant.
  3. 3Add the 1 cup of butternut squash and 1 cup of green beans to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. 4Pour in the 1 can of coconut milk and 1 tablespoon of fish sauce. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  5. 5Continue to cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the butternut squash and green beans are tender when pierced with a fork.
  6. 6Stir in the 2 cups of spinach and cook for 1 minute, just until the spinach wilts.
  7. 7Serve the Ginataang Gulay hot, ideally with rice.

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