Grilled Broccolini with Lemon and Garlic

Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful Grilled Broccolini with Lemon and Garlic! Perfectly charred broccolini takes on a tender-crisp texture with smoky undertones from the grill, while a drizzle of fragrant olive oil infused with minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and a hint of black pepper delivers a bold punch of flavor. Finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for zesty brightness and an optional dusting of Parmesan cheese for a savory touch, this easy 20-minute recipe is the ideal healthy accompaniment to any meal. Simple to prepare and packed with nutrients, Grilled Broccolini is as visually stunning as it is delicious—a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for weeknight dinners or outdoor barbecues.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound broccolini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 lemon
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the broccolini and trim the ends if necessary. Pat dry with paper towels.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Step 3

Place the broccolini in a large bowl or a zip-lock bag and pour the olive oil mixture over it, tossing to ensure even coating.

Step 4

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Once the grill is hot, arrange the broccolini in a single layer directly on the grill grates.

Step 6

Grill the broccolini for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they have grill marks and are tender-crisp. Use tongs to turn them gently.

Step 7

While the broccolini is grilling, cut the lemon in half and prepare to squeeze the juice over the broccolini once done.

Step 8

Once the broccolini is cooked, remove it from the grill and arrange it on a serving platter.

Step 9

Immediately squeeze fresh lemon juice over the grilled broccolini.

Step 10

If desired, sprinkle the broccolini with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Step 11

Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful grilled broccolini!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(609.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	703.0

Total Fat 43.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 53.4mg	0%
Sodium 2176.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 42.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.5g	0%
Total Sugars 12.2g
Protein 38.6g	0%

Vitamin D 12.8IU	0%
Calcium 971.0mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 178.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.6%

Protein: 21.6%

Carbs: 23.7%