Get your grill on with these Easy Grilled Green Beans Recipe and enjoy a summertime, crunchy side that’s perfect with any entrée.
So, if you’re like me, you’re always on the hunt for a good side dish to serve with your grilled hamburgers and hot dogs for those summer BBQs. And despite the name, potato chips don’t really count as potatoes. My friend Matt loves to grill, and he also loves to garden. With this easy recipe, he found a way to blend his two passions.
The green beans were crispy and deliciously smoky—a wonderful complement to his perfectly grilled burger. Since then, I’ve paired the green beans with other grilled treats, including these spicy wings and ginger pork tenderloin. They can work with just about any protein or be the star of an all-veggie grill out, with asparagus, sweet corn, and zucchini.
Serving Suggestions
These Easy Grilled Green Beans will add some color and crunch to your summertime plate. Add as a side to your favorite protein or as a companion to a fresh salad.
Ingredients
- 12 oz green beans
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
- Heat the grill to 350°F to 420°F until it’s piping hot.
- Wash the beans and cut the tops and the tails off.
- Drizzle the olive oil onto the grill and pop the green beans onto the grill. Turn the beans every few minutes cooking for 8-10 until they are charred but still crunchy.
- Remove from the grill and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Tips & Tricks to Make the Perfect Grilled Green Beans
- Pick the green beans straight from your garden or a farmer’s market if possible. Look for fresh, vibrant green beans that are firm and snap easily.
- Use a grill thermometer to monitor the temperature. Too cool and the beans won’t char; too hot, and they’ll burn.
- A generous hand with the olive oil will prevent the beans from sticking and help achieve an evenly distributed char.
FAQs
Fresh green beans are by far preferred but frozen will work. Fully defrost and let them dry first before placing them on the grill.
You can use an indoor grill or an oven broiler. Monitor the temperature and make sure to flip the beans often.
Sure! You can add asparagus, zucchini, sweet peppers or any other vegetable you fancy.
Variations
- For Southwest flavors add some smoky Chipotle seasoning.
- Dried Italian herbs and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan will give the beans a little taste of Italy.
- A few red chili flakes or a drizzle of Sriracha after you take the beans off the grill will give a nice kick.
- Coat your green beans in a garlic butter sauce instead of olive oil.
- Try a soy-ginger glaze and sesame seeds used in this chicken recipe for some Asian flavor.
Make Ahead and How to Store
Wash and trim the green beans a day before the cookout. Grill them fresh and serve hot for the perfect crunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. To reheat, toss them on a skillet over medium heat.
Grilled Green Beans
Ingredients
- 12 oz green beans
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat the grill to 350ºF- 420ºF until it is piping hot.
- Wash the beans and cut the tops and the tails off.
- Drizzle the olive oil onto the grill and pop the green beans onto the grill. Turn the beans every few minutes cooking for 8 – 10 until they are charred, but still beautifully crunchy.
- Remove from the grill and sprinkle on the salt and pepper.
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