Grilled Broccolini
Posted: 08/02/22
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Delicious and tender grilled broccolini, perfectly seasoned and ready to eat in less than 10 minutes! Coated with olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic, and topped with savory fresh parmesan and spicy red pepper flakes, this nutritious side dish is full of flavor and super versatile.
What Makes This Recipe So Good
- This recipe is ridiculously easy! It only takes a handful of ingredients and very little prep work. Lightly coat the broccolini with a little olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add some heat with red pepper flakes (or skip them if it’s not for you!) and freshly-grated parmesan. Just like that, you’ve got a perfect, unbelievably delicious side dish that works for a variety of entrées.
- Grilled broccolini take basically no time. Seriously. 3-4 minutes per side directly on the grill is all they need. Smoky and tender, once you’ve tried broccolini this way, you’ll want to throw them on the grill any chance you get!
- Broccolini are SUPER nutritious. They’re packed with vitamins and essential nutrients your body will love, plus this recipe is naturally low-carb and keto-friendly. Want to make it paleo, dairy free, and Whole30-compliant, too? Easy! Just skip the parmesan.
Having trouble finding broccolini at your grocery store? Check for “baby broccoli” or “broccolette” instead – they go by all 3 names! Broccolini are a cross between broccoli and Chinese broccoli, resulting in a tender green veggie that’s mildy-flavored and a little sweeter than traditional broccoli. Just like broccoli, though, the whole vegetable is edible, including the long stem.
Chef’s Tips
- Broccolini cook fast, so don’t wander off. If you’re not paying attention, you’ll end up with charred, burnt-tasting broccolini, rather than tender, smoky veggies.
- Speaking of burnt-tasting… I recommend using garlic powder instead of fresh garlic for grilled broccolini. I love fresh garlic, believe me, but it can burn easily on the grill. You don’t want that charred flavor overpowering the rest of the dish!
- Grilled broccolini are best when they’re fresh, so I’d make them one of the last things you cook before you sit down to eat.
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Grilled Broccolini
Seasoned beautifully and grilled to tender perfection, this recipe for grilled broccolini will be a staple in your summer meal rotation!
servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds broccolini approximately 1 large bunch or 2 small bunches
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt more or less to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper more or less to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder more or less to taste
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan
Equipment
- Grill
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Cold water
- Paper towels
- Large bowl
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Tongs
- Plate
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat, approximately 375° to 450° Fahrenheit.
- Trim approximately 1 inch off ends of broccolini stems and discard trimmings. Rinse broccolini under cold water, then gently pat broccolini completely dry with paper towels and place in large bowl. Set aside.
- In small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes until ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Pour olive oil mixture over broccolini in large bowl. Toss or gently stir broccolini until veggies are fully coated with olive oil mixture.
- Place seasoned broccolini in one even layer directly on preheated grill grates. Grill, with lid open, 3 to 4 minutes, then use tongs to carefully flip broccolini over. Grill, with lid open, 3 to 4 additional minutes.
- When broccolini is cooked to desired doneness, transfer veggies to plate and sprinkle freshly grated parmesan over. Season with additional salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- If you don’t have a grill, you can use a cast-iron grill pan instead. The recipe instructions will stay the same.
- Make it Whole30/Dairy-Free: Substitute nutritional yeast for the parmesan, or skip the ingredient entirely.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 192kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Sodium: 453mg, Potassium: 24mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 3094IU, Vitamin C: 158mg, Calcium: 177mg, Iron: 2mg, Net Carbs: 11g
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.
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