Adobo Green Beans

Adobo Green Beans is a vibrant, savory side dish featuring crisp green beans tossed in a tangy, umami-rich sauce. It typically includes ingredients like soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and onions, reflecting the bold, balanced flavors of Filipino cuisine. This dish is a popular way to enjoy vegetables, often served alongside rice or grilled meats.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is relatively low in calories, with a rough ballpark of 80-120 calories per serving, depending on oil and sauce amounts. It provides a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin K from the green beans, with moderate protein and minimal fat.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	7 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	450 mg
Potassium	300 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin K	25 mcg
Vitamin A	400 IU
Iron	1.5 mg
Calcium	50 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Folate	35 mcg

Per 1 cup (180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Adobo Green Beans showcases the Filipino 'adobo' cooking method, which uses vinegar and soy sauce for preservation and flavor, a technique with roots in both indigenous and Spanish colonial influences. Nutritionally, it's a clever way to boost vegetable intake while delivering a satisfying, flavor-forward profile that can appeal even to those who are typically hesitant about greens.