Grilled Green Beans with Lemon and Feta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
103 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Grilled Green Beans with Lemon and Feta
Description
This recipe prepares green beans by first trimming and drying them before coating with olive oil, salt, and pepper for straightforward seasoning. Grilling the beans in a basket or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat imparts a smoky char while preserving their natural snap. Frequent stirring ensures even cooking and prevents burning.
After grilling to desired tenderness and charring, the beans are drizzled with fresh lemon juice and sprinkled with crumbled feta cheese. The lemon adds a zesty brightness that lifts the earthy flavor of the beans and cuts through the richness of the feta. The cheese’s creamy texture contrasts with the beans’ slight crunch and grilled exterior, creating a balanced side dish.
This dish can complement grilled meats or stands well as a vegetarian accompaniment. It is simple yet highlights fresh ingredients and basic techniques to enhance natural flavors.
Use tips like trimming ends for uniform cooking and drying thoroughly before oiling to optimize grilling results. Employing a grill basket or skillet eases handling and helps flip or stir the beans evenly over the grill grates.
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1 lemon juiced
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to 375 degrees F or medium high. Place a grilling basket or a cast iron skillet on the grates white the grill is heating.
- Wash and dry the green beans, then trim them.
- Add them to a bowl and toss in olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the green beans to the grilling basket. Grill for 10 minutes, flipping or stirring them every couple of minutes.
- Once cooked through and charred to your liking, move to serving dish, add lemon juice and feta, and serve.
Notes
- Trim green bean ends uniformly by lining up beans and slicing off ends together for consistent cooking.
- Make sure green beans are completely dry after washing to achieve good grilling char instead of steaming.
- Use a grill basket or cast iron skillet on the grill to prevent beans from falling through grates and to allow easier stirring.
- Preheat the grill to 375°F before cooking for ideal searing and flavor development.
- Stir or flip green beans every few minutes during grilling to cook evenly and avoid burning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 244mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 193mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 579IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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