Stir-fried Okra with Garlic
Stir-fried Okra with Garlic is a popular Chinese home-style dish, especially common in southern regions like Hunan and Sichuan. It features fresh okra pods quickly stir-fried with aromatic garlic, often with a touch of chili for heat, creating a dish that's both crisp and savory.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is low in calories (roughly 80-120 per serving) and carbohydrates, while providing a good amount of dietary fiber, vitamins C and K, and folate from the okra. The garlic adds flavor without significant fat, especially if cooked with minimal oil.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 115 kcal |
| Protein | 3.2 g |
| Carbs | 12.5 g |
| Fat | 6.8 g |
| Fiber | 4.8 g |
| Sugar | 3.1 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Vitamin C | 23 mg |
| Vitamin K | 36 µg |
| Folate | 72 µg |
| Magnesium | 58 mg |
| Potassium | 290 mg |
| Manganese | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin A | 180 µg RAE |
| Calcium | 82 mg |
Per 1 cup (160 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Okra is prized in Chinese cuisine for its unique texture that becomes pleasantly crisp when stir-fried quickly, contrasting with its slimy reputation in some other cuisines. Nutritionally, it's a great source of soluble fiber, which can help with digestion and blood sugar regulation.
