Healthy Keto-Friendly Wintermelon Steamed Clams
By Tiffy Cooks
Today we are making a Classic Taiwanese healthy & delicious homecooked meal – Steamed Clams and Winter Melon. It only requires FIVE ingredients and will warm you up inside and out. No liquid is added, so all the broth is from the sweetness of the clams. Steamed Clams and Winter Melon are perfect for those on a keto diet or gluten-free since they are low in carbs and sodium.
Ingredients
- 1 slice Winter Melon 1.5 lb
- 1.5 lb Clams cleaned
- 3 inch Ginger thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp Chinese Cooking Wine Optional
- 1 tsp White Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Winter Melon by removing all the skin and seeds. Cut the winter melon into 1-inch pieces.
- In a pan, add in winter melon and place clams on top. Drizzle 1 tbsp of Chinese Cooking Wine, a dash of white pepper, and add sliced ginger all over the clams. Put the lid on and turn the heat up to medium-high. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until clams are open and melon is soft.
- Garnish with cilantro, and enjoy!
Video
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Nutrition
Calories: 93kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 6gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 47mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 295IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 1mg
