Name: 3-Ingredient Charred Green Beans with Ricotta and Lemon
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4–6 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed; 2 cups whole-milk ricotta; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; Freshly ground black pepper; Lemon wedges (for serving)

One of our favorite green beans recipes is grilled green beans with ricotta and lemon

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson

In Epi's 3-Ingredient Recipes series, we show you how to make great food with just three ingredients (plus staples like oil, salt, and pepper).

Crisp-tender grilled green beans on a bed of creamy whipped ricotta is the ultimate summer side, super-simple but elegant enough for company. Add some grilled bread for a fun family-style appetizer.

Recipe information

Total Time
15 minutes
Yield
4–6 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed

2 cups whole-milk ricotta

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more

1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Freshly ground black pepper

Lemon wedges (for serving)

Preparation

Step 1
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat (or heat a grill pan over medium-high). If using a grill, arrange green beans in a grill basket and place on hot grill. Cover and grill, turning once halfway through, until beans are lightly charred and crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. If using a grill pan, cook green beans directly on pan, tossing occasionally, until lightly charred, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, whip ricotta, 3 Tbsp. oil, and 3/4 tsp. salt in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Spread whipped ricotta on a serving platter and arrange charred green beans over. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with lemon zest; season with salt and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges alongside.