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Source of fiber, vitamin K, and monounsaturated fats
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Olive oil cornmeal fried green beans (150 g) has 242 calories. That works out to 161 calories per 100 g. It contains 21.3 g of carbs, 3.9 g of protein, 16 g of fat and 6.1 g of fiber. Its 38.7 µg of Vitamin K covers 32% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 150 g
242
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
21.3g
· 8% DV
Protein
3.9g
· 8% DV
Fat
16g
· 21% DV
Fiber
6.1g
· 22% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 35% · Protein 6% · Fat 59%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 242 kcal | |
| Total fat | 16 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 2.33 g | 12% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.3 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% |
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 150 g | 242 kcal |
| 50 g | 50 g | 81 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 75 g | 121 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 161 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 193 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 290 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 225 g | 362 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 403 kcal |
Calculated from 161 calories per 100 g.
To make olive oil cornmeal fried green beans, briefly boil trimmed green beans until just tender, then drain and dry them thoroughly. Coat them lightly in cornmeal and pan-fry in olive oil until the outside is golden.
Usually, yes. Briefly boiling the beans first helps them become tender before the cornmeal coating browns in the pan. Drain them very well and let them dry; wet beans can make the coating clump and cause the oil to splatter.
Dry the beans thoroughly after boiling, use a thin cornmeal coating, and fry them in batches without crowding the pan. Crowded beans release steam instead of browning, so their coating is more likely to turn soft.
Yes. Thaw the green beans completely and pat them dry before coating them with cornmeal. Frozen beans release extra moisture, which can make the coating soggy and prevent it from browning evenly in the pan.
Tender, slender green beans work well because they cook evenly and are easy to coat. If your beans are thicker, cut them into shorter pieces and boil them until tender before frying so the coating does not brown before the inside is cooked.
Yes, you can bake them, though the result is usually less crisp than pan-fried olive oil cornmeal fried green beans. Arrange the dried, cornmeal-coated beans in a single layer, lightly brush or drizzle them with olive oil, and turn them as they brown.
Serve olive oil cornmeal fried green beans with a yogurt or garlic-yogurt dip, a fresh salad, or as a side for grilled vegetables or meat. They are best served soon after cooking, while the cornmeal coating is still crisp.
Yes. Coat the well-dried beans lightly with cornmeal and olive oil, then cook them in a single layer, shaking or turning them partway through. Avoid packing the basket tightly, since trapped steam softens the coating.
Cool leftover olive oil cornmeal fried green beans and refrigerate them in a covered container; eat them within a few days. Reheat them in a skillet or air fryer to bring back some crispness, since microwaving tends to soften the coating.
The coating often falls off when the beans are wet or when loose cornmeal is not pressed gently onto their surface. Dry the beans well, coat them just before frying, and turn them carefully rather than stirring them repeatedly.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
38.7µg · 32% DV
Vitamin E
2.63mg · 18% DV
B1
0.2mg · 17% DV
Folate
57µg · 14% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.47mg · 20% DV
Copper
0.17mg · 19% DV
Phosphorus
105mg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
368mg · 11% DV
Sodium
18mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Olive oil cornmeal fried green beans are made by coating fresh green beans in cornmeal and frying them in olive oil. The coating gives the beans a lightly crisp outside while the inside stays tender. It is a straightforward, home-style preparation rather than a dish tied to one specific region.
In Turkish-style meals, serve them warm as a vegetable side or as part of a spread of small dishes; a squeeze of lemon or a cool dip works well alongside. They contribute fibre as well as vegetables, with 4.1 g of fibre per 100 g. For a lighter result, use a thin coating and drain the beans after frying, or cook them in a shallow layer of oil.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.33g
MONOUNSATURATED
10.27g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.73g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.