Simple is best when it comes to fresh-from-the-farm green beans, and I gave this recipe a try today. Still hot and muggy here, and I didn't want to boil water to steam them, so I made them in a packet to grill alongside some chicken.
I laid out the trimmed green beans, poured over the olive oil, sprinkled with salt and pepper, and then zested the orange over top. I squeezed the juice from half the orange into the packet, and then sealed it up tight.
I put it on the grill while it was preheating, and left it on while the chicken cooked. They were the tiniest bit squeaky, probably could have used a few more minutes or maybe a head start in the microwave. Nice hint of orange, but not enough to overpower the flavor of the beans. Jake added a tiny drizzle of honey over his.
Citrus Green Beans
Ingredients:
- 1lb fresh green beans, ends trimmed
- zest from 1 orange
- juice from 1/2 an orange
- 2t olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Lay out a piece of foil and begin to assemble packet.
- Spread green beans in an even layer, drizzle with olive oil and orange juice. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and orange zest. Seal up tightly.
- Place on the grill, and heat to high. Grill for about 20 minutes or until green beans are crisp-tender.
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