Quick Look at these Grilled Green Beans in Foil
- Ready In: 15 minutes!
- Serves: 8
- Main Ingredients: fresh green beans, oil, salt, and pepper – that’s it!
- Dietary Info: Whole30, Paleo, dairy-free, gluten-free, plant-based, vegetarian
- Best For: summer side dish, easy weeknight dinners
- Serving: best enjoyed with my grilled peruvian chicken or perfectly grilled steaks!
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Why I Make This Easy Side Dish On Repeat
- Only 3 ingredients!
- Takes 15 minutes total from prep to on the table.
- Cooks on the grill – no clean-up!
- Absolutely love that smoky, charred flavor.
- Goes with anything (like my grilled chicken thighs)– the perfect side dish!
Key Ingredients + Substitutions
Be sure to see the recipe card below for a full listing of ingredients, instructions, and estimated nutritional information.
- Fresh Green Beans – best when enjoyed during the height of their season in the summer!
- Neutral Oil – feel free to use olive oil, avocado oil, etc.
- Salt + Pepper – simple seasonings, but any of your favorite seasonings can be used.
How To Grill Green Beans
Step 1 – Clean and trim any stems on the green beans.
Step 2 – Drizzle with olive oil and rub to coat.
Step 3 – Season beans with salt and pepper.
Step 4 – Grill green beans on a large piece of foil on the preheated grill.
Pro Cooking Tip
To test the doneness of your beans, take a bite out of one at the 9 minute mark. If you want your beans a bit softer, continue cooking in two minute increments until they’re cooked to your liking.
Best Ways To Serve Grilled Green Beans
Keep it simple with oil, salt, and pepper or dress it up with other additional flavors, like these:
- Lemon – sprinkle on some lemon zest or squeeze fresh lemon juice on top!
- Add Cheese, like freshly shredded parmesan cheese or feta cheese crumbles.
- Add a crunch with toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds.
- Level it up with some chopped, cooked bacon!
- Kick up the heat with some red pepper flakes.
👉 Add this simple side dish to a complete meal made entirely on the grill, like our grilled spatchcock chicken, grilled pork tenderloin, or grilled salmon fillets.
Grilled Green Beans FAQs
Cooking time will vary depending on the bean variety and your preferred bean texture, but we’ve found that between 9-12 minutes is the perfect amount of time.
These beans are best served immediately after grilling, but feel free to store any leftover green beans in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
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Equipment
- Aluminum Foil
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1-2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Foil Tray: Take a large piece of aluminum foil and create a tray out of it by folding up the sides (alternatively you can use a grill pan).
- Prep: Place on grill and close cover. Then preheat the grill to 400-450℉.
- Oil + Season: Meanwhile, place 1 pound fresh green beans in medium bowl or on a cookie sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with 1-2 teaspoons kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Using your hands massage the oil all over ensuring the green beans are fully coated.
- Grill: Place green beans in the foil tray on the grill and cook for 9-12 minutes (depending upon how firm/soft you want), tossing occasionally.
- Test: Check green beans and continue cooking in 2 minute increments, as desired, until they are done to your liking.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Storage: these are best immediately after grilling, but if you want to store place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Serving Options: feel free to add some shaved or grated parmesan cheese on top! Lemon wedges for a fresh squeeze of lemon juice and pine nuts are also delish!
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