When you’re grilling, everything tends to taste out-of-this-world amazing. That being said, you have to make sure even your side dishes are up to par, and Best Grilled Green Beans are the way to go to keep the flavor flowing! The greatest part? They’re easy to whip up. All you do is toss some fresh, crunchy green beans in a big bowl with some nutty olive oil and some seasoning. Then, their flavor amplifies as they cook on the grill to achieve a tender, charred, tasty state with a hint of citrus, thanks to a squeeze of tangy lemon. In under 20 minutes, the delicious, nourishing Best Grilled Green Beans are ready to take your cookout to the next level!
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more, to taste
- ground black pepper, to taste
- lemon wedges, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (about 375-450 degrees F).
Step 2 –Wash and trim the green beans. Pat them dry with a towel.
Step 3 –In a bowl, mix the trimmed green beans, the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and the ground black pepper.
Step 4 –Place the coated green beans directly on the grill grates and grill until they are charred and tender, about 4-5 minutes per side. For a less charred result, cook the green beans in a grill basket until tender, about 12-14 minutes.
Step 5 –Transfer the cooked green beans out of the grill and drizzle with the juice from the lemon wedges.
Step 6 –Taste and add the extra salt, as needed.
Step 7 –Serve.