Blackstone Green Beans
Description
Charred, crisp-tender green beans cooked on the Blackstone griddle with garlic, salt, and pepper. An easy 15-minute side dish that goes with almost any main.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans, ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or ½ teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1 lemon wedge, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Blackstone griddle to medium-high heat, about 375–400°F. Let it fully heat up.
- Prep the green beans: trim the ends, rinse, and pat completely dry.
- Oil the griddle with a thin layer of oil, then add the green beans in a single layer, spreading them out so they sear rather than steam.
- Cook for 8–10 minutes, tossing every couple of minutes, until the beans are blistered and crisp-tender. Add the minced garlic in the last 1–2 minutes so it doesn't burn.
- Season with salt and pepper, finish with a squeeze of lemon if desired, and serve immediately.
Equipment
- Blackstone griddle (or flat-top grill)
- Griddle spatula
- Melting/basting dome (optional)
Notes
- For softer beans, cover with a basting dome and add a splash of water for a few seconds to steam, then finish uncovered for char.
- Bacon variation: Cook 3–4 chopped slices of bacon first, then cook the beans in the rendered fat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4–5 days. Reheat on the griddle, in a skillet, or in the microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 69kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 589mgPotassium: 249mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 784IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg