10 quick and high-protein tasty dishes that can be made with French Beans

When it comes to French Beans, Indian homes often associate it with the dry sabzi that uses potatoes, mustard oil, green chilli and spices. But this green vegetable is beyond that and this low in calories green vegetable is packed with essential vitamins like A, C, and K, along with minerals such as iron, calcium, and magnesium. Rich in dietary fiber, French beans aid digestion and help maintain a healthy gut. They also contain antioxidants that support immunity and protect the body against free radical damage. So, if you have been ignoring them all this while, here are 10 high protein tasty dishes that can be made with French Beans other than the regular subz.

This one is for all the vegetarians, where you do a quick toss of French beans with soft paneer cubes, garlic, and light soy sauce and it gives you a protein-rich dish with an Indo-Chinese flair. Perfect with rotis or even as a snack.

Spruce up your regular anda bhurji with beans. All you need to do is, finely chop beans for extra crunch, color, and nutrition to the bhurji. It’s a wholesome breakfast or a side for dinner.

For this curry, you need to cook yellow moong dal with chopped beans, tomatoes, and simple spices. This light yet filling dish balances protein and fiber beautifully, making it a healthy everyday option that goes well with roti and rice.

To make this evening snack, you need to blanch beans, chop them into small pieces, and toss with roasted peanuts, onions, lemon juice, and chaat masala.

This is for all the chicken lovers. It uses lean chicken strips and crunchy beans stir-fried with ginger, garlic, and sesame and makes for a hearty, high-protein dinner that’s both quick and flavorful.

This dish is for vegans, where you have to simply toss beans with tofu cubes, chili flakes, and soy sauce. High in plant protein and low on cooking time, it’s a perfect healthy bowl that one can enjoy with noodles on the side.

This is a traditional favorite with a protein twist, where soaked chana dal is cooked with French beans, turmeric, and spices and makes for a crunchy, wholesome side dish.

This one makes for a filling office or school tiffin and is made by combining blanched beans with quinoa, crumbled feta, cherry tomatoes, and a drizzle of olive oil. This refreshing salad is high in protein and doubles up as a complete meal.

It is a mix of French beans and moong sprouts lightly sautéed with garlic and green chilies giving you a nutrient-dense, protein-rich dish that’s light yet satisfying.

This one goes well with roti or steamed rice and is made with French beans cooked in a spiced soya granule masala along with coriander powder and garam masala in it.

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