Green bean stir fry

Whip up a delicious and healthy Green Bean Stir Fry with this easy recipe! Featuring fresh green beans, savory onions, mushrooms, honey, and vibrant red cabbage, all seasoned with thyme, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a nutritious side dish!

  • 11 Jun 2024
  • Cook time 15 min
  • Prep time 5 min
  • 6 Servings
  • 13 Ingredients

Green bean stir fry

Green bean stir fry is a quick, delicious, and healthy recipe that can be prepared in under 30 minutes. Combining fresh vegetables with aromatic herbs and spices, this dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a light lunch. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, you'll find this recipe easy to follow and highly rewarding.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil
14g
32 oz green beans
910g
1 onion
150g
1 mushroom
18g
1 tbsp honey
20g
1 cup red cabbage
90g
4 tsp fresh thyme
3.20g
1/2 tbsp fresh parsley
1.90g
1 tsp garlic powder
3.10g
1 tsp onion powder
2.40g
1 tsp paprika
2.10g
1 dash salt
0.40g
1 dash black pepper
1/10g

Instructions:

2. Sauté Onions and Mushrooms:
- Add the sliced onion and mushroom to the skillet.
- Cook, stirring often, for about 4-5 minutes, or until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms are tender.
3. Add Green Beans:
- Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet.
- Stir well to combine with the onions and mushrooms.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender-crisp.
4. Incorporate Red Cabbage and Seasonings:
- Add the thinly sliced red cabbage to the skillet.
- Sprinkle in the fresh thyme, fresh parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir to evenly distribute the seasonings.
5. Add Honey:
- Drizzle 1 tbsp of honey over the vegetable mixture.
- Stir well to coat all the vegetables with the honey and seasonings.

6. Cook Until Tender:
- Continue to cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender but still vibrant in color.

7. Serve:
- Remove from heat.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your green bean stir fry while hot.

Tips:

- Wash and trim the green beans before starting to ensure they cook evenly.

- Slice the onion and mushrooms thinly to allow for quicker cooking and better texture.

- Feel free to substitute the red cabbage with any other crunchy vegetables like carrots or bell peppers.

- Use fresh thyme and parsley for the best flavor, but dried herbs can be used in a pinch.

- Adjust the seasoning to taste. You can always add more salt or pepper at the end if needed.

- For an added protein boost, consider adding tofu, chicken, or shrimp to the stir fry.

- Serve the stir fry over rice or quinoa for a more filling meal.

This green bean stir fry is not only packed with nutrients but also bursting with flavors. The blend of fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices creates a harmonious dish that is both satisfying and easy to prepare. Enjoy this stir fry on its own or as a delightful side to your favorite protein. Happy cooking!

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size200 grams
Energy
Calories 72kcal3%
Protein
Protein 3.46g2%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 18g5%
Fiber 5g14%
Sugar 10g10%
Fat
Fat 2.68g3%
Saturated 0.42g1%
Cholesterol 0.00mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 70ug8%
Choline 27mg5%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg13%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg15%
Vitamin B3 1.37mg9%
Vitamin B6 0.29mg17%
Vitamin B9 60ug15%
Vitamin B12 0.00ug0%
Vitamin C 30mg33%
Vitamin E 0.75mg5%
Vitamin K 80ug64%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 70mg5%
Copper, Cu 0.13mg0%
Iron, Fe 1.89mg17%
Magnesium, Mg 44mg10%
Phosphorus, P 80mg6%
Potassium, K 430mg13%
Selenium, Se 1.77ug3%
Sodium, Na 40mg3%
Zinc, Zn 0.50mg5%
Water
Water 180g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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