Whether you're cooking for a family dinner or a backyard barbecue, grilled green beans and red onion are a must-have side dish. Simple yet bursting with flavor, this combination of fresh, crisp green beans and sweet, slightly spicy red onions is a side dish with a smoky twist. Plus, with just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation, you'll have this delicious dish on the table in no time.
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GRILLED RED ONIONS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Trim the a thin slice off the side of the whole, unpeeled onion. Set the onion flat on the cut surface for stability. Cut the onion into 4 (1-inch thick) slices. Remove the outer ring of skin from each slice. Drizzle the sliced onion with light colored oil and season both sides with steak seasoning or salt and pepper, to taste. Grill on hot grill or on a nonstick griddle for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until onion is tender and has begun to caramelize.
GRILLED FRESH GREEN BEANS
Fresh veggies with a fresh grilled flavor just doesn't get any better.
Provided by Lynns Kitchen
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Combine green beans, onion, and bacon in a bowl. Drizzle olive oil over green beans mixture and season with seasoning blend; stir to coat. Transfer green beans mixture to a grilling basket or wok.
- Place green beans mixture on the preheated grill and cook, stirring every 10 minutes, until tender, about 30 minutes. Add mushroom to green beans mixture and cook until tender, about 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 113.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
GRILLED GREEN BEANS
I cook almost everything outdoors, including green beans. I prepare this snappy side dish while the entree is cooking. The recipe has won over my picky eaters. -Carol Traupman-Carr, Breinigsville, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 4 quarts water to a boil. Add beans; cook, uncovered, just until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove beans and immediately drop into ice water., In a small skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add shallot; cook and stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds longer. Remove from heat. Drain beans and pat dry., In a large bowl, combine beans, shallot mixture and cheese; toss to coat. Transfer to a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square) coated with cooking spray. Fold foil around beans, sealing tightly., Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until cheese is melted, 7-9 minutes. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED GREEN BEANS
Simple and easy grilled green beans. A great way to use up those garden green beans while grilling on a nice summer evening. Incredibly tasty and simple!
Provided by Kassie Calvin Caminiti
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine green beans, olive oil, garlic, and salt in a bowl; toss to coat. Allow green beans to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Arrange green beans on a grill pan.
- Place grill pan on preheated grill; cook and stir green beans until lightly charred, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 487.2 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
GRILLED GREEN BEANS AND RED ONION
Toss these vegetables in the grill wok make for a quick and satisfying side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In bowl, toss 1 red onion, cut into 8 wedges, with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Cook in hot wok until caramelized on one side, 3 to 5 minutes.
- In bowl, toss 3/4 pound trimmed green beans with 1 tablespoon oil. Flip onions; put beans on top. Cook until beans are tender, 5 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 g, Fat 5 g, Protein 2 g
GRILLED RED ONIONS AND GREEN BEANS
A quick side dish you can cook on your grill alongside your main dish. This recipe requires a grill wok.
Provided by Lvs2Cook
Categories Onions
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In bowl, toss 1 red onion, cut into 8 wedges, with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Cook in hot grill wok until caramelized on one side, 3 to 5 minutes.
- In bowl, toss 3/4 pound trimmed green beans with 1 tablespoon oil. Flip onions; put beans on top. Cook until beans are tender, 5 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.9, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 6, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 2.4, Protein 1.8
GREEN BEANS WITH CARAMELIZED RED ONIONS
Provided by William Viets
Categories Bean Onion Side Sauté Quick & Easy Boil Bon Appétit Massachusetts Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; sauté until deep brown, about 35 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook beans in medium pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain; rinse under cold water until cool, then pat dry.
- Whisk remaining 3 tablespoons oil in vinegar and tarragon in large bowl to blend. Add beans and onions and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.
GRILLED GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH RED ONIONS AND TOMATOES
This is a great side dish, especially with grilled entrees. It can be made ahead and thrown together before serving. Time does not include marinating time. From Bon Appetit RSVP section, Tuscany Grill, Portland, OR.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Place garlic cloves in small baking dish. Drizzle 2 tablespoons oil over. Cover and bake garlic until tender, about 20 minutes. Uncover; bake until garlic is golden brown, about 10 minutes longer. Cool.
- Peel garlic. Transfer garlic and oil to processor. Process until smooth paste forms. Add vinegar; process until well blended. Transfer to medium bowl. Gradually add 1/4 cup oil, whisking until dressing is thick and smooth. Stir in basil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
- Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain; transfer beans to large bowl of ice water. Drain; pat dry with paper towels. Toss beans in a large bowl with remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Dressing and beans can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate).
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Grill or broil beans until beginning to brown, turning frequently, about 2 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Add onions and tomatoes. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Serve salad at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.7, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 9.3, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.7, Protein 2.7
GRILLED GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH RED ONIONS AND TOMATOES
Categories Salad Food Processor Bean Garlic Onion Tomato Side Fourth of July Vegetarian Backyard BBQ Summer Grill/Barbecue Healthy Vegan Bon Appétit Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place garlic cloves in small baking dish. Drizzle 2 tablespoons oil over. Cover and bake garlic until tender, about 20 minutes. Uncover; bake until garlic is golden brown, about 10 minutes longer. Cool. Peel garlic. Transfer garlic and oil to processor. Process until smooth paste forms. Add vinegar; process until well blended. Transfer to medium bowl. Gradually add 1/4 cup oil, whisking until dressing is thick and smooth. Stir in basil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
- Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain; transfer beans to large bowl of ice water. Drain; pat dry with paper towels. Toss beans in large bowl with remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Dressing and beans can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.)
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Grill or broil beans until beginning to brown, turning frequently, about 2 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Add onions and tomatoes. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Serve salad at room temperature.
SAUTEED GREEN BEANS AND RED ONION
Red onion adds color and tanginess to this sauteed green-bean side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, bring 1 cup water, oil, salt, and pepper to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add green beans and onion. Cover, and cook until beans are crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Uncover, and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until water has evaporated, beans are tender, and onions are beginning to brown, 5 to 8 minutes more. Stir in vinegar and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 g, Fat 6 g, Protein 2 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender green beans. Avoid beans that are limp or have brown spots.
- Trim the ends of the green beans. You can also remove the strings from the beans if desired.
- Cut the red onion into thin slices.
- Toss the green beans and red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the green beans and red onion over medium heat until the beans are tender and slightly charred.
- Serve the grilled green beans and red onion immediately.
Conclusion:
Grilled green beans and red onion is a simple but delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a healthy and flavorful way to enjoy your vegetables. This dish is also very versatile. You can add other vegetables to it, such as zucchini, squash, or bell peppers. You can also change the seasonings to your liking. For example, you could add garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika. No matter how you choose to make it, grilled green beans and red onion is a dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.
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