Char-Grilled Green Beans with a Lemon Zest

Ingredients

Lemon juice

2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon, freshly ground

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Garlic powder

1 teaspoon

Olive oil

3 tablespoons

Green beans

1 pound, fresh and trimmed

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, ensuring that the grates are clean and well-oiled to prevent the beans from sticking.
2. In a large bowl, toss the trimmed green beans with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until they are all well-coated with the olive oil and spices.
3. Arrange the green beans on the grill perpendicular to the grates to prevent them from falling through. Grill them for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until they are tender crisp and have a slight char on them.
4. Remove the green beans from the grill and place them back in the large bowl. While they are still hot, drizzle them with freshly squeezed lemon juice and give them a gentle toss to spread the tangy flavor evenly.
5. Serve these char-grilled green beans hot with your favorite grilled meat or seafood, or as a stand-alone vegetarian dish. Enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors that this dish brings to your table.