⏱ 25 min total

Stir-Fried Green Beans with Red Bell Pepper and Ginger

Name: Stir-Fried Green Beans with Red Bell Pepper and Ginger
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ tbsp Sesame oil; ¼ medium Red bell pepper; 4 oz Green beans; ⅛ tsp Ground ginger; ¼ tbsp Tamari soy sauce

Per 1 serving · 151 g · 5 ingredients

Calories

4%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
2.8g
13% of calories
Carbs
10g
47% of calories
Fat
3.8g
40% of calories

Portion

✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Stir-Fried Green Beans with Red Bell Pepper and Ginger (151 g) has 78 calories, with 2.8 g of protein, 10 g of carbohydrates and 3.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (47% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (58% DV) and Vitamin B6 (21% DV).

Per 100 g

51cal

very low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.6g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.7g

5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin C58%
Vitamin B621%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber13%
Vitamin A10%
Vitamin K15%
Riboflavin (B2)12%
Folate (B9)13%
Iron18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 15 min

1
Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2
Add the sliced red bell pepper and stir-fry until slightly softened, 2–3 minutes.
3
Add the trimmed, halved green beans and stir-fry until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
4
Sprinkle in the ground ginger and toss to coat the vegetables evenly.
5
Pour in the soy sauce and stir-fry until the vegetables are well coated and the sauce reduces slightly, about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (151 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	86 μg	10%
Vitamin C	52 mg	58%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	7%
Vitamin K	18 μg	15%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	9%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	12%
Niacin	1 mg	8%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	21%
Folate (B9)	52 μg	13%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.4 mg	7%
Choline	21 mg	4%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	45 mg	5%
Iron	1 mg	18%
Potassium	315 mg	7%
Magnesium	34 mg	8%
Phosphorus	57 mg	8%
Zinc	0.4 mg	3%
Copper	0.1 mg	8%
Manganese	0.4 mg	16%
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	84 μg	—
Arginine	0.1 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.4 g	—
Beta carotene	913 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	22 μg	—
Fructose	2 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	0.4 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	1 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	0.1 g	—
Retinol	0 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 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 78 calories

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

15min
Walking (3.5 mph)
9min
Cycling (moderate)
6min
Running (6 mph)
11min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Stir-Fried Green Beans with Red Bell Pepper and Ginger?

One serving of Stir-Fried Green Beans with Red Bell Pepper and Ginger (1 serving) has 78 calories, which works out to 51 calories per 100 g. That is about 3.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Stir-Fried Green Beans with Red Bell Pepper and Ginger high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 13% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Stir-Fried Green Beans with Red Bell Pepper and Ginger keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 47% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Stir-Fried Green Beans with Red Bell Pepper and Ginger?

259 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Stir-Fried Green Beans with Red Bell Pepper and Ginger?

5 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 (151 g)

Calories78

% Daily Value*

Total fat 3.8g	5%
Saturated fat 0.6g	3%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 259mg	11%
Total carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary fiber 3.7g	13%
Total sugars 5g
Protein 2.8g

* 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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