Description
Get ready to fire up your grill and elevate your summer cookout with this easy, yet impressive side dish: Grilled Green Beans with in a Foil Packet. We’re taking fresh, crisp green beans, tossing them with aromatic thyme and a generous sprinkle of savory Parmesan. There’s a hint of garlic to make everything pop, and a squeeze of lemon juice for a zesty finish. All these flavors come together beautifully as we wrap them up in a foil packet and grill to perfection. This is a crowd-pleaser that’s sure to have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 1 pound Green Beans, cleaned
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt + more to flavor
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 Garlic clove, minced
- 8 medium sprigs of fresh Thyme (about 2 teaspoons dried thyme)
- 1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to about 375° Fahrenheit.
- In Mixing bowl, combine beans, oil, salt, pepper, and garlic.
- Spread out a sheet of tinfoil that will fit the green beans.
- Place 4 sprigs of Thyme on bottom of tin foil, add beans, remaining cleaned thyme leaves, and then spread parmesan cheese on top.
- Place a second sheet of tinfoil on top and close each of the sides. Try to eliminate any way for beans or liquid to escape
- Place over direct heat.
- Remove at 15 minutes, careful to open as steam will be hot, and serve.
Notes
- Preheat the grill. A hot grill cooks beans evenly. Aim for about 375° Fahrenheit.
- Mix well. Make sure the beans are well coated with oil and seasonings. Every bite should be flavorful.
- Layer smart. Start with thyme on the foil. Then add the beans and more thyme. Finish with Parmesan. This gives a balance of flavors.
- Seal tight. Close your foil packet well. We want all the flavors and juices to stay inside.
- Let them cool. Be careful when opening the packet. Hot steam can burn. Let them cool for a bit before serving.