GRILLED GREEN BEANS

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I cook almost everything outdoors, including green beans. I prepare this snappy side dish while the entree is cooking. The recipe has won over my picky eaters. -Carol Traupman-Carr, Breinigsville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
1 small shallot, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 4 quarts water to a boil. Add beans; cook, uncovered, just until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove beans and immediately drop into ice water., In a small skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add shallot; cook and stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds longer. Remove from heat. Drain beans and pat dry., In a large bowl, combine beans, shallot mixture and cheese; toss to coat. Transfer to a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square) coated with cooking spray. Fold foil around beans, sealing tightly., Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until cheese is melted, 7-9 minutes. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges