Grilled Green Beans

Salty charred green beans light up BBQ season. It's a simple way to prepare an often undervalued vegetable.

• 450 g fresh green beans
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon coarse salt
• Fresh ground black pepper
• Lemon wedges, for serving

1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat
2. Wash and trim the beans and pat them dry
3. In a large bowl, toss the beans with the olive oil, salt, and of fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
4. Lay the beans directly on the hot grill and cook for 4 minutes each side or until tender and charred to the degree you prefer
5. Take the beans off the grill and sprinkle with a bit more salt
6. Serve with lemon wedges