Stir-Fried Chinese Green Beans with Black Bean Sauce
Stir-Fried Chinese Green Beans with Black Bean Sauce delivers crisp-tender beans coated in a savory, garlicky glaze with warm ginger and fermented black bean depth. The pepper and kosher salt balance the rich sauce for a bold, umami-forward bite. It’s ideal for potlucks or family-style dinners and tastes great served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves40
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Stir-Fried Chinese Green Beans with Black Bean Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 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.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large wok over medium-high heat.
- 2
Stir in green beans and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic and ginger; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes.
- 4
Season with salt and pepper, then stir in black bean sauce.
- 5
Continue cooking until the green beans are tender.
- Calories 124.22 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 3.92 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 13.69 g 5%
- Total Fat 6.19 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.86 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 408.38 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 5.21 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 4.75 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 61.01 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.22 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 434.39 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 52.44 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 17.98 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Stir Fried Chinese Green Beans with Black Bean Sauce is a Chinese side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 40, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Bean Sauce, Black Pepper, Fresh Ginger, and Green Beans. Each serving provides about 124.22 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Stir-Fried Chinese Green Beans with Black Bean Sauce?
- It is a Chinese sauce recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Stir-Fried Chinese Green Beans with Black Bean Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Bean Sauce, Black Pepper, Fresh Ginger, Green Beans, Minced Garlic. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Stir-Fried Chinese Green Beans with Black Bean Sauce?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 124.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Stir-Fried Chinese Green Beans with Black Bean Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Stir-Fried Chinese Green Beans with Black Bean Sauce healthy?
- Stir-Fried Chinese Green Beans with Black Bean Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 124.22 calories and 3.92 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 408.38 mg (18% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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