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
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 degrees F.
- Clean and cut the ends of the fresh green beans
- Place them on the center of a piece of foil.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the green beans and season them with the salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Fold the foil into a foil pack around the green beans.
- Place the foil packet on direct heat. Close the lid on the grill. Cook for 5-8 minutes on each side on direct flames. Carefully open the foil packet and make sure that a bean is done.
- Remove from the grill and serve.
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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
