3-Ingredient Charred Green Beans with Ricotta and Lemon

Name: 3-Ingredient Charred Green Beans with Ricotta and Lemon
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1½ pounds green beans; 2 cups whole-milk ricotta; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; ¾ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 pinch black pepper; 1 whole lemon

A simple yet elegant dish combining charred green beans with whipped ricotta, brightened with lemon zest and olive oil. Perfect as a side dish or light vegetarian main course.

6 servings

15 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1½ pounds green beans
•2 cups whole-milk ricotta
•3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
•¾ teaspoon kosher salt
•1 teaspoon lemon zest
•1 pinch black pepper
•1 whole lemon

Cooking Instructions

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.
10 min
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.
2 min
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.
3 min