Garlic Green Beans
Garlic Green Beans is a simple yet flavorful stir-fry dish featuring crisp green beans sautéed with aromatic garlic, often with a touch of soy sauce or oyster sauce. It is a staple in many East Asian cuisines, particularly Chinese home cooking, where it's valued for its quick preparation and satisfying taste.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally low in calories (around 100-150 per serving) and carbohydrates, while providing a good source of fiber, vitamins C and K, and antioxidants from the garlic. The fat content is minimal unless prepared with a generous amount of oil.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 85 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin K | 40 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 350 IU |
| Folate | 30 mcg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Calcium | 50 mg |
Per 1 cup (125 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a classic example of 'homestyle' cooking, emphasizing fresh ingredients and simple techniques. Nutritionally, the combination of green beans and garlic is unique for offering both prebiotic fiber and compounds like allicin, which are associated with various health benefits.
