⏱ 20 min total

Dry-Curried Green Beans

Name: Dry-Curried Green Beans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 cup, pieces Green beans; ¼ cup Water; ½ tbsp Butter; ⅛ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Curry powder; ¼ pinch Cayenne pepper; ¼ dash Black pepper

Per 1 serving · 168 g · 7 ingredients

Calories

4%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
2g
9% of calories
Carbs
7.3g
32% of calories
Fat
6.1g
60% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Dry-Curried Green Beans (168 g) has 84 calories, with 2 g of protein, 7.3 g of carbohydrates and 6.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (60% of calories).

Per 100 g

50cal

very low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

2.4g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber11%
Vitamin C14%
Vitamin K13%
Vitamin B610%
Iron14%
Manganese11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 15 min

1
Trim the green beans and discard the stem ends.
2
Combine the green beans, water, butter, salt, curry powder, cayenne, and black pepper in a 12-inch heavy skillet. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3
Reduce to a lively simmer, partially cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are crisp-tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 6 to 9 minutes.
4
Uncover and cook, stirring, until the beans are glossy and well coated, 1 to 2 minutes more. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (168 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	85 μg	9%
Vitamin C	12 mg	14%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	1 mg	5%
Vitamin K	16 μg	13%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	7%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	8%
Niacin	1 mg	5%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	10%
Folate (B9)	34 μg	8%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	1%
Pantothenic acid	0.2 mg	4%
Choline	17 mg	3%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	42 mg	4%
Iron	1 mg	14%
Potassium	221 mg	5%
Magnesium	27 mg	6%
Phosphorus	42 mg	6%
Zinc	0.3 mg	2%
Copper	0.1 mg	7%
Manganese	0.3 mg	11%
Selenium	1 μg	2%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	69 μg	—
Arginine	0.1 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.3 g	—
Beta carotene	410 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	19 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	0.2 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.1 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	2 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.4 g	—
Proline	0.1 g	—
Retinol	48 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Starch	1 g	—
Sucrose	0.4 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.2 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 84 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

16min
Walking (3.5 mph)
10min
Cycling (moderate)
7min
Running (6 mph)
12min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Dry-Curried Green Beans?

One serving of Dry-Curried Green Beans (1 serving) has 84 calories, which works out to 50 calories per 100 g. That is about 4.2% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Dry-Curried Green Beans high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 9% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Dry-Curried Green Beans keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 4 g of net carbs and 32% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Dry-Curried Green Beans?

298 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Dry-Curried Green Beans?

3.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (168 g)

Calories84

% Daily Value*

Total fat 6.1g	8%
Saturated fat 3.7g	19%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 298mg	13%
Total carbohydrate 7.3g	3%
Dietary fiber 3g	11%
Total sugars 3.3g
Protein 2g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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