Stir-fried with other greens and seasonings

Stir-fried with other greens and seasonings recipe videos

This is a versatile Chinese-style vegetable dish where a primary green is stir-fried with other seasonal greens, aromatics, and savory seasonings like soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Common combinations include bok choy with shiitake mushrooms, or Chinese broccoli with preserved bean curd. It's a staple home-style and restaurant dish across China and in Chinese diaspora communities.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

The dish is low in calories, fat, and carbohydrates, making it a light, nutrient-dense option. It is an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamins A, C, and K, and minerals like calcium and iron, with a typical serving containing around 100-150 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	10 g
Fat	7 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	450 mg
Vitamin A	180 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	45 mg
Vitamin K	90 mcg
Calcium	120 mg
Iron	2 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Folate	60 mcg

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

💡 What's interesting

The cooking technique of stir-frying over high heat is key to preserving the vegetables' vibrant color, crisp texture, and nutritional value. This dish embodies the Chinese culinary principle of 'color, aroma, and taste,' where the visual appeal of mixed greens is as important as flavor.