Grilled Garlic Chili Green Beans are a flavorful side dish perfect for grilling out. This recipe combines fresh green beans with garlic and chili for a spicy kick, making it an excellent addition to your summer cookouts.
This straightforward recipe is ideal for those looking for quick and delicious recipes for the grill. The grilling process enhances the natural sweetness of the green beans while infusing them with aromatic flavors.
Easy Grilled Garlic Chili Green Beans
These Grilled Garlic Chili Green Beans are tossed in a simple marinade of garlic, chili flakes, and olive oil before being grilled to perfection. The dish takes about 20 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate the Green Beans: Add the trimmed green beans to the bowl and toss until evenly coated. Let them marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the Green Beans: Place the marinated green beans on the grill grates. Grill for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are tender and slightly charred.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the green beans from the grill and drizzle with lemon juice if desired. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 120kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
