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Salt-and-Pepper Charred Green Beans

Salt-and-Pepper Charred Green Beans

This green bean recipe is a great healthy substitute at any summer BBQ.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 lb. green beans trimmed
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • Flaked salt
  • Coarsely ground fresh black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Toss green beans, oil, and 3/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a bowl.
  • Add about a quarter of beans to the skillet and cook, without stirring, for 2 minutes, then toss and cook until charred and just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a platter and repeat with remaining beans. Season with salt and pepper.
Keyword apps, green beans, side dish