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Charred Snap Beans with Whole Lemon Dressing and Mozzarella
Serves4
Ingredients
- ½ garlic clove, grated
- ½ lemon (peel and all), sliced, seeds removed, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound mixed snap beans (such as green, wax, and/or Romano), trimmed
- ½ pound fresh mozzarella, coarsely torn
- ½ cup torn fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Prepare a grill for medium-high. Toss garlic, lemon, lemon juice, and 3 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl; season dressing with salt and pepper. If using Romano beans, toss on a baking sheet with a little oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill until lightly charred on 1 side and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a platter.
- If using green and/or wax beans, grill until just crisp-tender, about 1 minute; transfer to platter.
- Top beans with mozzarella, drizzle with dressing, and scatter basil over.
- Do Ahead: Dressing can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
Originally published at Bonappetit.com. Reproduced for personal collection.
