Cheesy Charred Green Beans

Name: Cheesy Charred Green Beans
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt; 1 Tbsp. garlic powder; 1 Tbsp. onion powder; 1 Tbsp. paprika; 2 tsp. ground cumin; ½ tsp. cayenne pepper; ½ tsp. sugar; Juice of 1 lemon; 4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 lb. mixed summer beans (Chinese long, green, wax, or purple), trimmed; 2 6-oz. slabs paneer; Coarsely chopped unsalted roasted pistachios (for serving)

By Rachel Gurjar

July 6, 2021

Photograph by Yudi Ela, food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Aneta Florczyk

Paneer holds up well to the high heat of the grill, forming a charred layer on the outside and staying perfectly soft on the inside without oozing through the grate—another reason why it is so popular in tandoor cooking. —Rachel Gurjar

What you’ll need

Charcoal Grill
$100 $85 At Amazon
Stainless Steel Quarter Sheet Wire Rack
$18 At Amazon
Heat Resistant Leather Gloves
$17 At Amazon
Deal: Stainless-Steel Fish Spatula
$10 At Amazon

Recipe notes

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