Grilled Broccoli is an easy, healthy side dish that turns out the perfect balance of crisp and tender with light garlic and citrus flavor.
Broccoli is a healthy and simple Side Dish that you can prepare in many ways. For more broccoli options, try Roasted Broccoli and Easy Broccoli Salad.
Sabrina’s Grilled Broccoli Recipe
Grilled Broccoli is an especially great side when you’re already using the outdoor grill. While this recipe is very straightforward and easy to make, it’s also customizable. Change up the seasonings to match the dinner recipe you’re serving with or try something new. The next time you’re making Burgers or Grilled Cilantro Chicken, you can prep alongside the grill to round out your meal. Of course, if you’re cooking indoors, you can also grill broccoli in a pan. Find stovetop directions later in the post.
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Ingredients
- 2 heads broccoli
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cut the broccoli into tall wedges (from the top of the bunch through the stem) and drizzle with oil.
- In a large bowl stir together salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
- Season the broccoli with the salt mixture and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat grill to high heat.
- Add broccoli and cook for 3 minutes on the first side.
- Flip and cook for 2 minutes.
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Chef’s Note
I love grilling because of the amazing taste that it gives veggies. It adds a caramelized, slightly smoked flavor, and reduces bitterness. To get a proper char, be sure to preheat the grill and only flip the broccoli once during the grilling time.
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Can this be made ahead of time?
When reheating the texture will change a bit, but you can make this broccoli ahead of time and store according to your preference.
How to Store
- Store: After cooking, make sure you don’t leave the broccoli out for more than 2 hours.
- Store: Wait to cool to room temperature, then place in an airtight container. It will keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freeze: Freeze for up to 6 months. Seal the vegetables carefully in a freezer-safe airtight container. Then let the recipe thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating it.
Pan-Grilled Broccoli
Instead of cooking the broccoli on the outdoor grill, you can use a grill pan on the stovetop. This is a great option if it’s cold outside. Follow the instructions below to use a grill pan.
- Clean the broccoli and dry the florets with paper towels. Then toss the broccoli in olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season the broccoli with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Heat the grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the broccoli to the heated pan in a single layer, and cook for 5 minutes. Then flip the broccoli and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- You’ll likely have to grill the broccoli in batches.
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