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Home » Recipes » Easy Grilled Green Beans Recipe

Easy Grilled Green Beans Recipe

By: Liz  /  Published: November 18, 2020  /  Updated: November 19, 2020  /   Leave a comment

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I’m obsessed with grilled green beans! We cook burgers on our charcoal grill pretty much every week (all year long) and I nearly always cook green beans on the grill to go with them. They’re so easy to make and can be seasoned beautifully with just a few ingredients.

grilled green beans in bowl

How to Grill Green Beans

Rinse and trim:

Use a colander to rinse the beans thoroughly and then cut or snap off the tough, fibrous ends. I prefer to snap the ends because the sound is super satisfying to me for some reason. I would happily sit on the porch for hours snapping green beans; I kinda love it.

You’ll probably notice restaurants often only remove the stem end, and if your beans aren’t stringy, that’s totally an option. I personally prefer to remove both ends. 

washed, snapped green beans

Season and marinate:

Put the beans in a bowl and toss with olive oil, garlic, cracked black pepper and flaked sea salt. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit in the fridge for at least an hour.

green beans with seasoning

green beans tossed with seasoning

Use a grill basket to grill the green beans:

Because green beans would easily fall through the grates, you’ll need a grilling basket or pan.

I have this grilling basket and love it! Even though I cook over charcoal and flames lick the bottom of it, you’d never know. It’s a beast.

Cuisinart grill basket

Set the grill basket on the grill and add the green beans. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring regularly. They’ll retain some crispness when cooked on the grill and they’ll pick up a nice charcoal smokiness.

green beans on grill

How to steam green beans on the grill in a foil pack

Season the green beans as desired, then place inside two layers of aluminum foil creating a pouch. Let marinate in fridge for at least an hour, then place the foil pouch on a preheated grill and cook for about 15 minutes, or until green beans are tender-crisp.

steam green beans on grill in foil pack

green beans in foil pack on grill

Seasoning variations

  • Garlic herb seasoning
  • Garlic and lemon
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Add chopped onions
  • Add tomatoes
  • Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving
  • Everything bagel seasoning
  • Wrap green beans in bacon
  • Cajun seasoning  
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Chili powder
  • Basil (in the last few minutes of cooking)
  • Pesto
  • Sesame seeds
  • Italian seasoning

bowl of grilled green beans

Other vegetable side dish recipes you’ll love:

  • Roasted carrots, potatoes and green beans
  • Parmesan roasted baby potatoes
  • Apricot-glazed carrots
  • Loaded mashed potatoes
  • Broccoli cheese casserole
  • Crunchy sweet potato fries with harissa aioli
  • Roasted butternut squash and apples
  • Easy country-style lima beans
  • Okra casserole
grilled green beans in white bowl

Grilled Green Beans

Liz - Eat Move Make
Grilled green beans are so easy to make and can be seasoned beautifully with just a few ingredients for the perfect side dish.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Marinating Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 45 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ lbs green beans (about 3 cups green beans)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon flaked sea salt kosher or regular sea salt work too
  • 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Use a colander to rinse the beans thoroughly and then cut or snap off the tough, fibrous ends.
  • Put the beans in a bowl and toss with olive oil, garlic, cracked black pepper and flaked sea salt. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit in the fridge for at least an hour.
  • Add the green beans to a grilling basket and place on a pre-heated grill. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Notes

To steam green beans on the grill: Season the green beans as desired, then place inside two layers of aluminum foil creating a pouch. Let marinate in fridge for at least an hour, then place the foil pouch on a preheated grill and cook for about 15 minutes, or until green beans are tender-crisp.
All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only and nutrition may vary according to exact products and the online nutrition calculator being used. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on EatMoveMake.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Calories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 296mgPotassium: 186mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 587IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
Keyword charcoal grilling, grilled green beans, vegetables
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About Liz

Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

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