Green Bean Stir-Fry

Green Bean Stir-Fry is a classic Chinese home-style dish where crisp green beans are quickly cooked over high heat with aromatics like garlic, ginger, and often a savory sauce or minced meat. It's a staple in many regional Chinese cuisines, particularly Sichuan and Hunan, known for its satisfying texture and bold flavors.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally low in carbohydrates and fat, while providing a good amount of plant-based protein and dietary fiber. A typical serving offers a modest calorie count, around 150-200 calories, and is rich in vitamins C and K, as well as minerals like manganese.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	65 kcal
Protein	2.5 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	3 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	300 mg
Vitamin C	12 mg
Vitamin K	20 mcg
Vitamin A	350 IU
Folate	30 mcg
Manganese	0.2 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Iron	1.0 mg
Calcium	40 mg

Per 1 cup (125 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The technique of 'dry-frying' (干煸) the beans first to wrinkle their skin is a unique culinary method that intensifies their flavor and allows them to better absorb sauces. Nutritionally, it's a clever way to make a vegetable the hearty star of a meal, embodying the Chinese culinary principle of balancing color, aroma, taste, and texture.