Chinese Garlic Green Beans
Chinese Garlic Green Beans deliver snappy, tender-crisp pods infused with toasted garlic and a glossy, slightly sweet-savory glaze. Oyster sauce and soy sauce add depth and umami while a hint of sugar rounds the edges, making this a vibrant side that pairs well with rice or grilled meats. Ideal for weeknights or a quick addition to any Asian-inspired spread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chinese Garlic Green Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until the edges start to brown, about 20 seconds.
- 3
Add the green beans; cook and stir until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the oyster sauce, sugar, and soy sauce.
- 5
Cook and stir until the beans reach your preferred tenderness, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Calories 65.43 kcal Low Source 3%
- Protein 1.6 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 9.61 g 3%
- Total Fat 2.45 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 316.01 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 2.35 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 5.04 g --
- Added Sugars 1.18 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 32.05 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.49 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 219.22 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 26.45 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 9.54 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Chinese Garlic Green Beans is a Chinese side dish recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Garlic, Green Beans, Oyster Sauce, and Peanut Oil. Each serving provides about 65.43 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chinese Garlic Green Beans?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Chinese Garlic Green Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Garlic, Green Beans, Oyster Sauce, Peanut Oil, Soy Sauce. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chinese Garlic Green Beans?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 65.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chinese Garlic Green Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chinese Garlic Green Beans healthy?
- Chinese Garlic Green Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 65.43 calories and 1.6 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 316.01 mg (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Soy and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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