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Malunggay Recipe Soup

A rich and creamy Filipino soup recipe that is loaded with grilled eggplants, coconut milk, moringa leaves and tofu. It's a great recipe for a savory, healthy and heartwarming lunch or dinner with the whole family!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 4
Calories: 254kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 pieces eggplants
  • 1 cup extra firm tofu diced
  • 1 ½ cups coconut milk
  • ¼ cup minced onions
  • ¼ cup red bell pepper finely chopped
  • ½ cup malunggay leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Grill the eggplants until charred for about 5 minutes, then carefully peel off the skin of the grilled eggplant. 
  • Chop the eggplant into bite-sized pieces and set them aside.
  • In a pot, over medium-high heat, combine tofu, coconut milk, onions, red bell pepper, salt, pepper and bring it to a boil, then reduce to simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Add in the malunggay leaves and continue simmering for another 2 minutes.
  • Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately with steamed rice.
Serving: 1gCalories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 9gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 160mgPotassium: 301mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 293IUVitamin C: 79mgCalcium: 227mgIron: 4mg
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