Grilled Green Beans with Gorgonzola Vinaigrette
Elevate your summer grilling game with these smoky, tender Grilled Green Beans with Gorgonzola Vinaigrette. This vibrant side dish combines perfectly charred green beans with a luxurious dressing made from creamy gorgonzola cheese, zesty white wine vinegar, and a touch of sweet honey. The simple grilling technique brings out the beans' natural sweetness, while the vinaigrette provides a bold, tangy contrast. For an extra layer of texture and flavor, consider sprinkling chopped walnuts on top. Ready in under 20 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or as a show-stopping side for your next backyard barbecue. Perfectly balanced and utterly irresistible, these grilled green beans will reinvent your love for easy vegetable dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 ounces gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
Trim the ends of the green beans, rinse them under cold water, and pat dry.
In a large bowl, toss the green beans with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to evenly coat them.
Place the green beans directly on the grill grates (or grill pan) in a single layer. Grill for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are slightly charred and tender-crisp.
While the green beans are grilling, prepare the gorgonzola vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon of honey, and 1 minced clove of garlic.
Add 2 tablespoons of water to thin out the dressing as needed. Stir in the crumbled gorgonzola cheese, mashing some of it into the dressing while leaving chunks for texture.
Remove the green beans from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter.
Drizzle the gorgonzola vinaigrette over the top of the green beans, ensuring even coverage.
If desired, sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chopped walnuts over the dish for added crunch and flavor.
Serve immediately while warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
845 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.4 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.8 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 3013 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.7 g | ||
| Protein | 29.7 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 657 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1199 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
