Stir-Fried Green Beans with Pork

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Stir-Fried Green Beans with Pork is a classic Chinese home-style dish, particularly popular in Sichuan cuisine, featuring crisp green beans stir-fried with savory minced or sliced pork. The dish typically includes ingredients like garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sometimes chili for a spicy kick. It's a staple in Chinese households and restaurants, known for its simplicity and bold flavors.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is moderately high in protein from the pork and fiber from the green beans, with a balanced amount of fat from the cooking oil. It provides essential nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, and iron, and a typical serving contains around 250-350 calories depending on portion size and oil usage.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	250 kcal
Protein	15 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	450 mg
Vitamin A	1200 IU
Vitamin C	25 mg
Vitamin K	45 mcg
Iron	2.5 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Zinc	2 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish exemplifies the Chinese principle of 'color, aroma, and taste' in cooking, with vibrant green beans contrasting the savory pork. Nutritionally, green beans are low in calories but high in antioxidants, making this a satisfying yet relatively healthy stir-fry option.