Grilled String Beans with Mozzarella and Olive Pure

Ingredients

• 2
  
  pounds yellow string beans
  
• 1
  
  pound buffalo mozzarella, cut into cubes
  
• 4
  
  ounces pitted kalamata olives
  
• 2
  
  garlic cloves
  
• 
  
  Juice of one lemon
  
• 
  
  Extra-virgin olive oil
  
• 
  
  Salt and pepper
  

Directions

1. In a mini processor, puree the olives, garlic, lemon juice and four tablespoons of olive oil.
2. Light a grill or preheat a broiler. Drizzle the beans with olive oil and season with salt. Grill over moderately high heat, turning the beans from time to time, until crisp-tender and lightly charred, about 12 minutes. Season with ground pepper.
3. Spread the olive puree on plates, add the beans and top with mozzarella.
4. Drizzle a tiny bit of olive oil over the cheese and sprinkle with some more pepper to garnish.