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Green beans, string beans, snap beans, haricots verts—whatever you like to call ’em-are the simple, stringy veggies that have graced practically every dinner table. Especially around the holidays.

Preheat the grill, setting the burners to high. Place 2 layers of aluminum foil one on top of the other. Place the potatoes in the centre and drizzle with 2 tbsp (30 ml) of the oil. Season with salt ...