Yardlong Bean Stir-Fry
Yardlong Bean Stir-Fry is a quick and savory dish featuring long, slender beans (also known as asparagus beans) stir-fried with aromatics like garlic and ginger, often with a splash of soy sauce or oyster sauce. It's a staple in many Asian cuisines, particularly in Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese cooking, prized for its crisp-tender texture and fresh, grassy flavor.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is low in calories and fat, providing a good source of plant-based protein and dietary fiber. A typical serving is rich in vitamins like vitamin C and K, and minerals such as manganese and folate.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 85 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Vitamin K | 45 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
| Potassium | 300 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 70 mcg |
Per 1 cup (125 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Yardlong beans are nutritionally unique as they contain more vitamin C and folate than common green beans, and their rapid cooking time helps preserve these heat-sensitive nutrients. Culturally, the dish is often associated with home-style comfort food and is frequently served during festivals or family meals for its auspicious long shape, symbolizing longevity.
