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Charred green beans served
Simple and tasty grilled green beans BBQ style

Charred Green Beans with Lemon & Parmesan

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Side Dishes
Green beans are often remembered as overcooked, mushy sides, but grilling shows a different side. High heat quickly caramelizes sugars, creating brown spots and 'smoky' flavor while keeping the inside crisp and juicy. Lemon and parmesan highlight the vegetable's natural sweetness.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 140 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Mediterranean

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Grill Basket or Tray: (So beans don't fall!)
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Grater: (for cheese)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Wash beans and snap off ends. Dry completely.

Tip: Dry surface is essential for browning. Water turns to steam preventing roasting.
2 ✓

Crush garlic and mix in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Tip: Mixing garlic into oil distributes it evenly and prevents burning compared to sprinkling on top.
3 ✓

Toss beans in oil mixture, massaging to coat everywhere.

Tip: Oil layer conducts heat from grates to vegetable center.
4 ✓

Place beans on hot grill perpendicular to grates (or use tray). Cook 2-3 minutes until brown spots appear.

Tip: Don't walk away, beans burn in moments!
5 ✓

Flip and cook another 1-2 minutes. They are done when spotted but still hold shape.

Tip: Goal is 'al dente' texture.
6 ✓

Remove to a bowl and immediately drizzle with lemon juice.

Tip: Hot vegetables absorb acid instantly.
7 ✓

Serve sprinkled with fresh grated parmesan and parsley.

Tip: Cheese melts slightly on warm beans, adding creaminess.

Recipe FAQ

Why did they get wrinkled and dry?
Cooked too long or heat too low. Green beans need sudden high heat (shock) to stay crisp.
Can I use frozen beans?
Not recommended for grilling; melting ice crystals make them watery and they steam instead of roast.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Fresh Green Beans (trimmed)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/3 cup Parmigiano Reggiano (Parmesan)
  • 1 bunch Fresh Parsley