Grilled Beans with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

A really refreshing way to enjoy summer beans!

1 lemon

½ clove garlic, pressed or minced

Olive oil

Salt and pepper

½ lb. green and/or yellow beans, trimmed

¼ lb. fresh, whole mozzarella

¼ c. fresh basil leaves, snipped or cut into thin chiffonade ribbons

Prepare grill to medium-high.

Cut lemon in half. Squeeze juice from one half into a small bowl. Set aside.

Leaving peel on, cut the other half into thin slices, then finely chop all. (Peel will add a nice touch of bitterness). Add chopped lemon, garlic, and 2 Tbsp. olive oil to the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.

Toss beans with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place in grilling basket and grill for about 1 minute, until they’re lightly browned and crisp-tender. Transfer to bowl.

Tear/shred the mozzarella into random, bite sized pieces and toss into the beans along with basil. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and serve.

Recipe created or adapted by Liz Talley, Urban Graze

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