Stir-fried Yellow Beans
Stir-fried yellow beans, often called 'dry-fried' yellow beans (干煸四季豆), is a classic Sichuan dish where green beans are cooked until blistered and tender-crisp, then tossed with savory and spicy seasonings. Typical ingredients include yellow beans (or green beans), ground pork, garlic, ginger, chili peppers, and fermented black beans. It's a staple of Chinese cuisine, known for its bold, savory, and slightly spicy flavor profile.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a good source of plant-based protein and dietary fiber, with a moderate amount of fat from the cooking oil and optional ground meat. A typical serving provides around 250-350 calories, with key nutrients including iron, vitamin C, and B vitamins from the beans and meat.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 580 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg |
| Vitamin A | 450 IU |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 95 mg |
| Magnesium | 55 mg |
| Vitamin K | 30 mcg |
| Folate | 65 mcg |
Per 1 cup (180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The 'dry-frying' technique is unique to Sichuan cuisine, where the beans are cooked without water to achieve a slightly wrinkled, chewy texture that absorbs flavors intensely. Nutritionally, the beans are rich in antioxidants and can support digestive health due to their high fiber content.
