Grilled Green Beans
Do you need a quick side dish everyone will love? Try these tasty Grilled Green Beans. This side dish recipe is so simple and clean up is a breeze!
Servings: 6
Cost: $2.64 Recipe, $0.44 per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans (washed and trimmed)
- 1 Tbsp Olive oil
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to 400°F.
- Wash and trim the ends from 1 lb fresh green beans.
- Place the green beans in the center of a large sheet of aluminum foil.
- Drizzle 1 Tbsp olive oil over the green beans.
- Season with ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, and ½ tsp garlic powder.
- Toss the green beans gently to coat them evenly with the oil and seasonings.
- Fold the foil around the green beans and seal tightly to create a foil packet.
- Place the foil packet directly on the grill grates over direct heat.
- Close the grill lid and cook for 5–8 minutes.
- Carefully flip the foil packet and cook for an additional 5–8 minutes.
- Carefully open the foil packet and check that the green beans are tender.
- Remove from the grill, serve immediately, and enjoy.
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Notes
Storage: Store any leftover green beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
How to cook in the oven: Bake the foil pack on a baking sheet in the oven at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes (flipping halfway through the cook time) until the green beans are tender.
Storing Instructions: Grilled green beans is best enjoyed warm, right after it's cooked. Store leftovers in the fridge for 4-5 days in an airtight container.
Variations:
Try changing up the seasonings and ingredients. Consider adding in paprika and minced garlic. I even love green beans coated with taco seasoning! Here are a few more ideas to make it your own.- Top with Fresh Lemon wedges, Lime Juice or soy sauce once the beans are cooked. Olive oil and lemon make a great combination.
- Add in diced bacon
- Season with Cajun Seasoning to give the green beans a slight kick
- Season with Garlic Salt, Black Pepper and Parmesan Cheese
Nutrition
Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 522IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
