How to grill green beans (step by step)
A nice thing about grilled green beans: you can place them directly on the oven grates! There’s no need for a grill basket. If you do have a grill basket, you can also use it: it just results in less charred green beans. Our preferred method is the grates: we love the char marks! Here are the basic steps (or jump to the full recipe): Why we love this recipe: Honestly, these grilled green beans are just as addicting as French fries! We plowed quickly through a platter and then wondered: why don’t we make grilled green beans more often? They’re now a part of our repertoire: and we hope you’ll add them to yours, too.
Fresh green beans: Choose firm, bright green beans with minimal blemishes, as these will hold their shape best on the grill. Olive oil: Olive oil is our cooking oil of choice for grilling. Lemon and salt: We like flavoring these beans with salt and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Make it a meal!
Green beans work with almost anything—they can fit into many cuisines! Here are a few recipes we’d pair them with to make a grilled meal (and drinks!):
Fish: Add grilled salmon or grilled tuna steak, grilled potatoes, and an Aperol spritz. Scallops: Try grilled scallops, basil rice, and frosé. Veggie burger: Serve with a veggie burger or portobello burger, grilled corn, and Moscow mules.
More green beans recipes
Love green beans? Us too. Here are some of our favorite green bean recipes:
These green beans almondine or garlic green beans are simple sides. Steamed green beans are quick and easy, made on the stovetop. This spin on everyone’s favorite green bean casserole uses fresh green beans instead of canned. The classic French Nicoise salad wouldn’t be the same without crisp tender blanched green beans.
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More grilled vegetables
Here’s how to make just about any grilled vegetable you could think of! 5 from 1 review
Perfect Corn, Corn in Foil, Corn in Husk, or Elote The best ways to cook this seasonal treat. Or turn it into Grilled Corn Salad. Portobellos or Mushroom Skewers Full of meaty, smoky flavor. Cauliflower or Broccoli Charred florets of goodness. Onions, Peppers, Tomatoes, Eggplant, Zucchini and Squash Perfect for summer. Potatoes in Foil, Sweet Potatoes, Grilled Baked Potato, or Carrots Classic! Asparagus, Avocado, Bok Choy, Beets, Okra, or Brussels Sprouts Unique, tasty and easy. Romaine, Cabbage, or Kale These leafy greens are fantastic grilled. Pineapple or Grilled Bananas Not a veggie, but grilled desserts make a nice sweet ending!
