3-Ingredient Charred Green Beans with Ricotta and Lemon | view more Recipe

3-Ingredient Charred Green Beans with Ricotta and Lemon

  • '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)'

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