Stir-fried Green Beans with Garlic
Stir-fried Green Beans with Garlic is a classic Chinese home-style dish, typically featuring crisp green beans stir-fried with aromatic garlic and often a touch of soy sauce or dried chilies. It originates from Chinese cuisine, particularly popular in Sichuan and Cantonese cooking, and is known for its simple yet flavorful preparation.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is relatively low in carbs and protein but provides healthy fats if cooked with oil, and is rich in fiber, vitamins C and K, and antioxidants from the green beans. A typical serving (about 1 cup) ranges from 100-150 calories, depending on oil usage.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 80 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg |
| Vitamin K | 45 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 750 IU |
| Folate | 40 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
Per 1 cup (125 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this dish exemplifies the Chinese culinary principle of 'wok hei' (breath of the wok), where quick stir-frying over high heat preserves the beans' crunch and infuses them with garlic aroma. Nutritionally, the high fiber content aids digestion, and the garlic adds immune-boosting properties, making it a beloved, healthy staple in everyday meals.
