15-30 min4-6 servingsair fry

Black Bean Garlic Green Beans

By Coco Morante

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4-6 servings

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15-30 min

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Easy

Black Bean Garlic Green Beans
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Recipe Details

Course: Side Dish

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 12 min

Total Time: 15-30 min

Cooking Technique: Air Fry

Cuisine: Chinese

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb green beans
  • 1 tbsp Chinese black bean garlic sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • sesame seeds
Recipe by Coco Morante from The Ultimate Air Fryer Oven Cookbook

Black bean garlic sauce is one of my favorite condiments to have on hand. It packs so much savory, salty flavor that one table- spoon will season an entire pound of green beans! I will often make a weeknight dinner out of these with some rice cooked in the Instant Pot and Sesame-Soy Tofu.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place the black enamel cooking pan in the bottom oven rack position to catch any drips. Place the wire metal oven rack in the second highest position.
  2. Preheat the oven on AIR FRY at 400°F and set the cooking time for 12 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the green beans, black bean sauce, and oil until the green beans are evenly coated. Spread out the green beans in the air frying basket in an even layer.
  4. Air fry the green beans in the preheated oven.
  5. When the cooking program ends, use tongs to transfer the green beans to a serving bowl or plates. Serve right away.

Notes

Nutrition Information: Per serving: 81 calories, 5 grams fat, 8 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams fiber, 2 grams protein Variation: Basic green beans Omit the black bean garlic sauce. Toss the green beans with 1½ teaspoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon garlic salt, and a pinch ground black pepper. Air fry as in the main recipe.

About the chef

Coco Morante

Coco Morante

Coco Morante is a bestselling cookbook author with seven titles, including The Essential Instant Pot Cookbook and The Ultimate Instant Pot Cookbook. With a passion for cooking since childhood, Morante is known for her expertise in Instant Pot recipes and her ability to simplify meal preparation. She contributes recipes and photography to well-known publications like Simply Recipes and The Kitchn, and manages the popular Instant Pot Recipes Facebook page. Morante's approachable style has made her a trusted resource for home cooks everywhere.

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