How to Make Green Beans Grilled in Foil - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled green beans make for a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for summer cookouts and barbecues. These green beans are grilled in foil, which helps to lock in the flavors and keeps them from falling through the grates of the grill. The result is tender, flavorful green beans with a hint of smokiness from the grill.

Green beans are a nutritious and versatile vegetable that are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. When grilled, they take on a slightly charred and ...

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Ingredients

  • 8 sheets of aluminum foil
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 12 teaspoons butter, or more to taste
  • 1 pinch seasoned salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Layer 2 sheets of aluminum foil on a work surface to create a double sheet. Repeat with remaining foil to make a total of 4 double sheets.
  • Place 1/4 of each of the beans on the center of each double sheet of aluminum foil; season liberally with seasoned salt. Add 3 teaspoons of butter to each bean serving and close the foil tightly to form a packet.
  • Place foil packets on the preheated grill and cook until beans are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from grill and carefully open the packets to let the hot steam evaporate.
  • Nutrition

    143 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 151mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 47mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 242mg