Stir-fried sprouts with garlic and sesame oil

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Stir-fried sprouts with garlic and sesame oil is a quick, savory Chinese side dish where fresh bean sprouts are flash-fried with minced garlic and finished with a drizzle of fragrant sesame oil. The primary ingredients are mung bean sprouts, garlic, salt, and sesame oil, often with a splash of light soy sauce or rice vinegar. It is a staple home-style dish found across China, particularly popular in northern and eastern regions.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is low in calories, fat, and protein, but provides a good source of dietary fiber and essential vitamins. A typical serving offers a refreshing, light nutrient boost with a calorie count roughly between 80-120 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	95 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	6 g
Fat	6.5 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	380 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin K	25 µg
Folate	45 µg
Potassium	180 mg
Manganese	0.2 mg
Iron	0.8 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg
Phosphorus	40 mg

Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents the Chinese culinary principle of 'qing' (清), meaning clear, light, and pure, emphasizing the natural flavor of fresh ingredients. Nutritionally, raw sprouts are a poor source of vitamin C, but quick stir-frying helps preserve much of it, making this a surprisingly good source of this antioxidant.