Stir-fried bean sprouts with garlic

Stir-fried bean sprouts with garlic recipe videos

Stir-fried bean sprouts with garlic is a quick, savory Chinese dish featuring crisp mung bean sprouts tossed with fragrant garlic, often seasoned with soy sauce, vinegar, and a pinch of salt. It's a staple in home-style Chinese cooking, prized for its simplicity and fresh texture. The dish is widely enjoyed across China and in many Asian cuisines.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is low in calories, fat, and protein, but provides a good source of fiber and essential vitamins like vitamin C and folate. A typical serving offers a light, nutrient-dense boost with minimal carbs.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	45 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	6 g
Fat	1 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	300 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Folate	60 mcg
Potassium	200 mg
Manganese	0.2 mg
Vitamin K	15 mcg
Iron	1 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg
Phosphorus	40 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Bean sprouts are a symbol of freshness and vitality in Chinese cuisine, often served during celebrations for their auspicious meaning of growth and renewal. Nutritionally, sprouting increases the bioavailability of vitamins and reduces antinutrients, making them easier to digest.