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White bowl containing grilled green beans, topped with Parmesan cheese.
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Grilled Garlic Green Beans

These garlic green beans are the easiest, most delicious side dish for any meal! Crispy with incredible flavor, these grilled green beans are tossed in olive oil, chopped garlic, and fresh lemon juice, and then topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Deliciously charred and simply irresistible!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 36kcal
Author: Amanda Mason

Equipment

  • Grilling Basket OR
  • Aluminum Foil

Ingredients

  • 8 oz fresh green beans, trimmed, cut, and washed
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh juice from a lemon
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • fresh grated Parmesan cheese, to taste

Instructions

  • Cut the ends off the green beans and rinse thoroughly.
  • Put the beans, olive oil, chopped garlic, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a gallon sized sealable plastic bag or container. Mix well and set aside to allow the ingredients to marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F-400°F. Add the marinated beans to a grill basket and place on the grill. Close the lid and allow to grill for 3-5 minutes.
  • Open the lid and turn them frequently with a spatula or tongs until they begin to crisp and slightly charred, about 7-10 minutes.
  • When done, remove from the grill and place them into a bowl. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

Notes

  1. Make sure to preheat your grill to medium-high heat before adding the beans. I typically get my grill anywhere between 375°F to 400°F and then I add the basket filled with the beans. They can grill at that temperature but ensure the temperature doesn't go over 450°F or they will grill too fast and become too charred.
  2. You can substitute the olive oil for avocado oil. Avocado oil has a high smoke point and works really well when grilling. It tastes amazing and is incredibly nutritious!
  3. If you are preparing in advance, the trimmed beans can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days before grilling.
  4. Try topping with sesame seeds or toasted almonds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg