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By: Lucky

Description:

Enjoy the crisp crunch of grillied green beans, onions and bell peppers with this delicious summer recipe. The perfect side for any BBQ main dish.

Ingredients

2 red bell peppers, cut lengthwise in half and seeds removed
1 medium red onion, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Filippo Berio Olive Oil
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed

Preparation

Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium heat. Brush both sides of peppers and onion slices with 1 teaspoon oil, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. In large bowl, toss beans with remaining 2 tablespoons oil until well coated.

Place peppers and onion slices on hot grill rack and cook 7 to 10 minutes or until tender, turning vegetables once halfway through cooking. Transfer vegetables to cutting board.  

Meanwhile, preheat grill basket or grid on hot grill rack 1 minute. Add beans to basket, in batches if necessary, and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until charred in spots and tender, stirring occasionally. Transfer beans to large bowl. 

Cut bell peppers into 1/4-inch-thick slices and separate onion into rings. Add peppers, onion and remaining 
1 teaspoon each salt and black pepper to bowl with beans; toss until well combined.

 

Approximate nutritional values per serving: 82 Calories, 4g Fat (1g Saturated), 0mg Cholesterol, 340mg Sodium, 11g Carbohydrates, 4g Fiber, 2g Protein

Last Updated Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 08:58 PM.
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