Grilled Romano beans, also known as Italian green beans, are a delectable and versatile side dish that can elevate any summer gathering or weeknight meal. These tender and flavorful beans are grilled to perfection, resulting in a slightly charred exterior and a succulent, juicy interior. The grilling process intensifies their natural sweetness and imparts a smoky aroma that complements their delicate flavor profile. This article presents a collection of grilled Romano bean recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and culinary skills. From a classic grilled Romano bean recipe with a simple marinade to a more adventurous version featuring a zesty lemon-herb dressing, these recipes offer a range of options to suit every taste. Additionally, a vegan grilled Romano bean recipe is included for those seeking a plant-based alternative, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this delightful summer treat.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GRILLED BEANS WITH PARMESAN
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat a grill pan to medium high.
- In a medium bowl, toss the beans with the olive oil and salt. Grill the beans until bright green, tender and slightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Place the grilled beans back in the bowl and toss with the Parmesan and lemon zest. Serve warm or at room temperature.
GRILLED SUMMER BEANS WITH GARLIC AND HERBS
Green beans don't number among the vegetables we normally grill - eggplants, onions, peppers, zucchini - but there's something about the high, dry heat of the fire and the gentle scent of smoke that heightens their snap and natural sweetness. But how do you grill a vegetable so slender it seems doomed to fall between the bars of the grate? The secret is to use a meshed grill basket, which lets enough fire through to char the beans and enough smoke through to perfume them. The New York chef Missy Robbins grills Romano beans (a.k.a. flat or pole beans), whose shape maximizes the surface area exposed to the fire. If unavailable, substitute conventional green beans or haricots verts. The Italian inspiration for this dish is evident in the garlic, basil, mint and extra-virgin olive oil, but grilling the beans over a wood fire, instead of boiling, is uniquely and distinctly American. If necessary, you can use charcoal rather than wood; a gas grill is fine if that's what you have.
Provided by Steven Raichlen
Categories dinner, beans, vegetables, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Build a hot wood fire in your grill. (You can do the same with charcoal. If you're using a gas grill, place a few hardwood chunks under the grate over one or two of the burners. Heat one burner on high heat and additional burners on medium heat, adjusting the heat as necessary.) Brush and oil the grill grate.
- Combine 1/4 cup oil and the garlic in a small saucepan and cook over low heat until the garlic is fragrant but not browned, 8 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let cool. Stir in red-pepper flakes, lemon zest and parsley.
- Place beans in a large bowl with the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss to mix.
- Arrange beans directly on the grill or in a wire grill basket. Grill beans until charred and crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes, turning with tongs. (You may need to work in two batches, depending on the size of your grill.)
- Return hot beans to the mixing bowl and stir in garlic-parsley oil. Squeeze in lemon juice. Stir in basil and mint leaves and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 162, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 326 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
BRAISED ROMANO BEANS WITH SALMORIGLIO
This is a recipe from my Grandma Minnie, who would serve these beans inside of her world famous carrot ring. Romano beans are a unique twist on your typical "mushy" Thanksgiving sides by offering a fresh, Southern-Italian crunch to your plate.
Provided by Paul Kahan
Categories side-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Beans, part 1: Preheat oven to 400 F. Trim the ends of the tomatoes, then cut the tomatoes in half lengthwise. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and the balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Spread them, cut side up, on a rimmed baking sheet and bake 45 minutes. Remove and let cool.
- While the tomatoes are roasting, spread the slivered almonds in a small, ovenproof sauté pan and slide into the oven, underneath the tomatoes. Toast for 5 minutes, until fragrant and lightly browned. Meanwhile, trim and clean the Romano beans, peel and slice the shallots and garlic, and set them all aside. Heat remaining olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and brown for a few minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add oregano, beans, and stock, and stir gently to combine. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and reduce heat to medium. Set a timer for 20 minutes.
- Salmoriglio: Peel and mince the garlic. Pick the oregano leaves from the stems and chop with the garlic. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Add lemon zest to the herb-garlic mixture, and continue to chop until it's uniformly minced. Put mixture in a medium mixing bowl, and stir in lemon juice. Drizzle in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Beans, part 2: After 20 minutes, check the beans for doneness. If they're "mushy" enough for you, remove them from the heat; if not, continue cooking for a few additional minutes. Once the tomatoes have cooled, remove the skins and coarsely chop. Fold the tomatoes and any leftover juices into the beans. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Assembly: Pour beans into a large mixing bowl. Add toasted almonds, and toss to combine. Dress beans with salmoriglio to taste. Season with salt and pepper, if necessary, and serve to your guests.
GRILLED ROMANO BEANS
My husband came home yesterday with green Romano beans he bought at our local farmers' market and I was thrilled because we don't see them too often! What a rare treat! As far as preparing the beans, simple and quick is best and I usually steam or lightly sautè however this time I tried a stove top grill pan. If you are fortunate to find (or grow) yellow or purple Romano beans, replace a portion of the green ones for yellow/purple beans in this recipe. The garlic is my addition as is the cheese and although the latter is my contribution it is optional. *Be careful how much you salt the beans especially if you are adding the optional cheese- remember the cheese is salty, too.* Perfect all on its own, as a side dish, or as a delicious ingredient in warm weather salads or arranged over fresh pasta. Recipe found on the blog coconutandquinoa.wordpress.com.
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat grill pan over medium heat for 4 or 5 minutes. Tip: if using an outdoor grill, thread the beans crosswise on bamboo skewers (skewers soaked in water first) on both the top and bottom of the beans.
- In a shallow pan, lightly coat beans by rolling them in the olive oil.
- Place the Romano beans on grill pan in a [single layer] and grill 4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with the minced garlic, sprinkle with sea salt and cheese, if using.
- Servings are estimated.
STEWED ROMANO BEANS WITH TOMATOES
Romanos hold up to longer cooking, as you'll see when you make this dish. Even when they soften, after 20 minutes of braising or stewing, they still have plenty of texture, their color remains good and they become somewhat juicy. If you can't find romano beans use regular green beans. Just reduce cooking time to 15 minutes.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, lunch, quick, snack, vegetables, main course, side dish
Time 35m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat in a wide, lidded skillet or Dutch oven and add onion and a pinch of salt. Cook gently without browning, stirring often, until tender and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for another minute, until fragrant.
- Stir in romano beans, tomatoes and half the dill. Add 1/2 cup water, bring to a simmer, season with salt and pepper, cover and simmer 20 minutes, until beans are tender. Stir in remaining dill and olive oil and simmer another 2 to 3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Serve hot, warm or room temperature, with feta sprinkled over the top. If serving as a main dish, serve over cooked grains such as bulgur, quinoa, polenta or brown rice, or toss with pasta.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 119, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 476 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
CAST-IRON-GRILLED ROMANO BEANS WITH GARLIC AIOLI
Categories Bean
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- MAKE THE AIOLI Light a grill. On a sheet of foil, drizzle the garlic with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and wrap tightly. Grill over moderately high heat, turning, until tender, 50 minutes. Unwrap and let cool. Squeeze the garlic cloves into a mini food processor. Add the egg yolk, mustard, vinegar and lemon juice; pulse to blend. With the machine on, slowly drizzle in the remaining olive oil and the canola oil until incorporated. Season the aioli with cayenne, salt and pepper. GRILL THE BEANS In a large cast-iron skillet set on the grill, cook half of the chorizo in 2 teaspoons of the olive oil over moderate heat until softened. Add half of the beans and cook until lightly charred and tender, 12 minutes. Stir in half of the shallots and cook until golden, 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a platter and repeat with the remaining ingredients. Serve the beans with the aioli and lemon wedges.
Tips:
- Choose fresh Romano beans: Look for beans that are bright green and firm, with no signs of bruising or wilting.
- Trim the beans: Remove the ends of the beans and any strings that run along the sides.
- Soak the beans: Soaking the beans for at least 30 minutes before grilling will help them cook more evenly.
- Use a hot grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat before adding the beans.
- Season the beans: Before grilling, toss the beans with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the beans until tender: Grill the beans for 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are tender and slightly charred.
- Serve the beans immediately: Grilled Romano beans are best served hot off the grill. You can drizzle them with additional olive oil, lemon juice, or balsamic vinegar if desired.
Conclusion:
Grilled Romano beans are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a variety of meals. They are easy to make and can be grilled in just a few minutes. With their bright green color and slightly charred flavor, grilled Romano beans are sure to be a hit at your next barbecue or cookout.
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