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Garlic sweet potato leaves

Name: Garlic sweet potato leaves
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 2 portions
Cuisine: Taiwan
Ingredients: 300 g sweet potato leaves, tough stems removed; 3 garlic cloves, sliced; 1 tbsp neutral oil; 2 tbsp water; 0.25 tsp salt

Tender leafy greens quickly stir-fried with garlic.

Prep10 min

Cook5 min

Yield2 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

2 portions

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Let’s make it.

Wash the leaves thoroughly and drain. Cut tender stems into short lengths.
Heat oil over medium-high heat and stir-fry garlic briefly without browning.
Add stems and water; cook 1 minute. Add leaves and toss 2–3 minutes until tender and steaming hot.
Season with salt and serve immediately.

A little kitchen note

Spinach is a practical substitute with a different flavor and shorter cooking time. Home-cooking adaptation; not kitchen-tested. Check ingredient labels.

Allergen notes

No major allergens intentionally added; check packaged ingredients. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

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A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/2 of the recipe)

Energy: 105 kcal
Protein: 3.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Fat: 7.5 g
Fibre: 3.1 g
Total sugar: 1.5 g
Sodium: 326 mg

Approximate generic ingredient estimates, not verified nutrition labels. Includes quantified optional ingredients; unquantified “as needed” salt, oils or garnishes may be excluded. Brands, substitutions, portions and cooking change values. Nutrition stays per portion when batch quantities are scaled. How we estimate nutrition

Approximate generic ingredient estimates. Brands, edible portions and cooking change values.

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