These grilled green beans are a simple yet irresistible veggie side dish. The green beans are tossed in olive oil, salt, and pepper, then charred to crisp, tender perfection. They're absolutely delicious and so, so easy to make! In fact, you can have them done and on the table in just about 15 minutes.
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The Best Grilled Green Beans
There are a ton of delicious ways to cook green beans, but in my opinion, this simple grilled green beans recipe is the best.
The grilled green beans are cooked until they have a deliciously crispy and crunchy texture, yet somehow they still turn out perfectly tender. In terms of flavor, they have smoky, slightly sweet taste to 'em and they're finished with a hint of lemon juice that adds an addicting burst of yumminess to each bite.
How good does all of that sound?!
Seriously, these grilled green beans are easily one of the best grilled vegetable recipes I've ever done - and I've done quite a few!
Now, while you could literally just eat these green beans by themselves, they're even better paired next to a delicious main dish. This grilled ribeye recipe, this grilled halibut recipe, these grilled chicken legs, and these air fryer pork chops are a few of my favorites to eat with 'em.
Why This Recipe Works
Quick and easy. These grilled green beans are ready in just 15 minutes from start to finish, and the entire process is effortless.
Simple ingredients. This recipe only uses some oil, salt and pepper, and lemon juice to highlight the flavor of the charred green beans. They're naturally delicious, so you don't need anything more than that!
Versatile side dish. Grilled green beans truly taste yummy with almost anything/everything. You can serve them with meat and seafood or make a grilled green bean salad or grain bowl out of 'em.
Made on a grill or grill pan. You don't have to wait until grilling season to make this addictive veggie recipe. It's just as delicious made on an electric grill or a grill pan on the stovetop!
Ingredients
As I just mentioned, this grilled green beans recipe only uses a few basic ingredients, and they are:
- 1 lb. Fresh green beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, as desired
By the way, you can also use all these ingredients in my Instant Pot green beans recipe. It's another one of my favorite ways to eat green beans, so I highly suggest giving it a try!
How To Grill Green Beans
1. Prepare the green beans: Preheat your electric grill or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Wash and trim the green beans, then pat them completely dry with paper towels. Finally, toss the fresh green beans in olive oil, salt, and pepper until well coated.
2. Grill green beans: When the grill is hot enough, add the green beans perpendicular to the grill grates to prevent them from falling in. Grill the green beans directly over the heat on each side for 4-5 minutes or until they're charred and tender.
3. Garnish and serve: Transfer the grilled green beans to a plate and finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tips To Make the Best Recipe
- Use a grill basket to prevent your green beans from falling through the grates, or use a grill pan on the stove.
- Make sure you completely dry the green beans before grilling so they don't turn out soggy.
- Try using romano green beans, string beans, or long beans.
- Serve your green beans tossed with soy sauce and this cauliflower rice for a healthy stir fry.
How To Store Green Beans
In the fridge: Store the leftover green beans in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
In the freezer: Transfer the grilled green beans to a freezer-safe bag - or airtight container - and freeze 'em for about 10-12 months.
Reheating: Put the green beans on a skillet over medium heat and cook them until warm - just make sure to stir them occasionally so they don't burn. Just make sure to add more cooking time if you're starting with frozen green beans or thaw them in the fridge before reheating them.
FAQs About This Grilled Green Bean Recipe
How does Gordon Ramsay cook green beans?
Gordon Ramsay cooks green beans in salted boiling water for a few minutes until they're tender. Then, he tosses them in a dressing of roasted garlic, white wine vinegar, dijon mustard, honey, and olive oil. Finally, he tops them with toasted almonds for some crunch right before he serves them.
How to cook green beans like a pro?
Whether you're cooking green beans on the grill, stove, or oven, the trick to perfectly cooked green beans is to cook them just until tender. If you cook them much longer, they'll get soggy.
What makes green beans taste better?
A little oil or butter, something acidic like lemon juice or white wine vinegar, and a pinch of salt are all you need to instantly elevate the taste of any green bean recipe. You can also cook them with some garlic cloves for more flavor.
How long does it take to cook green beans?
If you're grilling green beans, it will take about 10 minutes total to cook them so they're lightly charred and tender.
More Vegetable Recipes
- Grilled artichokes
- Sauteed cauliflower
- Sauteed potatoes
- Crispy fried eggplant
- Sauteed sweet potatoes
- Sauteed bok choy
Grilled Green Beans
These grilled green beans are a simple yet irresistible veggie side dish. The green beans are tossed in olive oil, salt, and pepper, then charred to crisp tender perfection. They're absolutely delicious and so easy to make!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Romano green beans or string beans or long beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, as desired
Instructions
- Preheat the electric grill or grill to medium-high heat.
- Wash and trim the beans. Pat the green beans dry and toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the green beans on the grill grates and grill the beans for 4-5 minutes per side until charred and tender.
- Remove the beans from the grill, squeeze lemon juice over them, and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1 servingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 65Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 2g
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