Green Bean Stew
A stew of home comfort and health: cut green beans cooked in tomato sauce with lemon juice and garlic and lamb or veal. Green beans are very low in carbohydrate and rich in fibre and water, giving the stew an excellently low glycemic index (≈30).
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
Enjoy a generous serving of beans and meat as a main meal that is easy on the stomach, and keep the rice on the side moderate to avoid the afternoon slump.
Best preparation methods
Cook the beans until tender but still firm and green, and add plenty of garlic and fresh coriander at the end for a rich, aromatic flavour without lots of oil.
Important Nutritional Note
A light, ideal meal for people on a lower-starch diet or with insulin resistance; it gives excellent fullness with very little carbohydrate.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (300 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 142 kcal | 426 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g | 36 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g | 27 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 5.8 g | 17.4 g |
| Fat | 6.5 g | 19.5 g |
| Dietary fibre | 3.2 g | 9.6 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Soups & home-cooked dishes with a glycemic index (14), it ranks 4 (lowest first).
Smart alternatives from the same family:
- Okra Stew with MeatGlycemic index 35
- Vegetable SoupGlycemic index 30
- Eggplant MoussakaGlycemic index 42
Frequently asked questions
Is Green Bean Stew good for weight loss?
It can be a useful part of a weight-loss plan because it provides 8.5 g of protein per 100 kcal, and protein supports fullness. A 300 g portion gives 426 kcal.
How does Green Bean Stew affect blood sugar?
Its glycemic index is 30 (Low), a clinically reviewed estimate rather than a laboratory measurement. A typical 300 g portion has a glycemic load of 5.2 (Low), so the effect of this portion on blood sugar is limited.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Green Bean Stew?
A typical 300 g portion of Green Bean Stew provides about 426 kcal, 36 g protein, 27 g carbohydrate, 19.5 g fat and 9.6 g fibre.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.