Canh Rau Ngót

Canh Rau Ngót is a refreshing Vietnamese soup made with nutrient-rich moringa leaves, offering a delicate balance of flavors. This Keto-friendly dish is perfect for a light meal or as a side, packed with vitamins and minerals while being low in carbohydrates.

Ingredients

• Moringa leaves - 100 grams
• Chicken breast (boneless, skinless) - 150 grams
• Chicken broth - 500 ml
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Onion (small, diced) - 1
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Red chili (sliced, optional) - 1

Steps

1. In a pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic and diced onion until fragrant and translucent.
2. Add the chicken breast to the pot and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
5. Remove the chicken breast, shred it into bite-sized pieces, and return it to the pot.
6. Stir in the moringa leaves and let them cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted.
7. Season with fish sauce and black pepper, and add sliced red chili if desired for extra heat.
8. Serve hot, garnished with additional herbs or chili if preferred.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 4 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin A and C from moringa leaves.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a Keto diet.

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