Stir-fried Green Beans with Soy Sauce

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Stir-fried Green Beans with Soy Sauce is a classic Chinese home-style dish featuring crisp-tender green beans quickly cooked in a hot wok with savory soy sauce. It typically includes green beans, soy sauce, garlic, and sometimes a touch of sugar or sesame oil, originating from Chinese culinary traditions.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is relatively low in calories and carbohydrates, with a moderate amount of plant-based protein and dietary fiber. It provides key nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, and manganese, with a rough calorie ballpark of 100-150 kcal per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	10 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	480 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin C	18 mg
Vitamin K	45 mcg
Vitamin A	750 IU
Folate	40 mcg
Manganese	0.4 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Magnesium	30 mg

Per 1 cup (180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish exemplifies the Chinese 'wok hei' technique, where high heat and quick cooking preserve the beans' crunch and infuse them with a smoky aroma. Nutritionally, green beans are a good source of antioxidants and fiber, making this a healthy, vegetable-forward side dish.