Stir-fried Green Beans with Soy Sauce and Ginger

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Stir-fried Green Beans with Soy Sauce and Ginger is a classic Chinese home-style dish, featuring crisp-tender green beans quickly cooked in a hot wok with savory soy sauce and aromatic ginger. It's a staple in many Chinese households and regional cuisines, valued for its simplicity and bold flavors.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally low in carbohydrates and protein, with most of its calories coming from a small amount of cooking oil. It provides dietary fiber, vitamins like vitamin K and C from the beans, and minerals, with a typical serving containing around 100-150 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	110 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	10 g
Fat	7 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	450 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin K	45 mcg
Vitamin A	30 mcg
Folate	30 mcg
Manganese	0.3 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Potassium	200 mg

Per 1 cup (170 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it exemplifies the Chinese cooking principle of 'wok hei' (breath of the wok), where high heat and quick cooking preserve the vegetable's texture and flavor. Nutritionally, the ginger not only adds zest but is also traditionally believed in Chinese food therapy to aid digestion and balance the body.