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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes

    Grilled Broccolini

    Published: May 21, 2021 · Modified: Jul 27, 2023 by Amanda · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

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    This delicious grilled broccolini recipe is made with just 5 ingredients in less than 15 minutes. Fresh broccolini is tossed with olive oil, lemon, red pepper flakes, and salt, then charred on the grill.

    grilled broccolini with grilled lemon slices on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.

    This post was originally published in May 2021 and has been updated for content.

    Grilling is a great way to enjoy a Summer meal without heating up the house. I love grilling vegetables like zucchini. We have grilled peaches regularly during the summer and love cooking pizza on the grill too!

    This grilled broccolini is the perfect side dish made from simple ingredients. Serve it at your next summer cookout with some shrimp kabobs or st louis ribs with lemon sorbet for dessert.

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    • 💭 What is broccolini?
    • 🥦 Ingredient notes
    • 📋 Substitutions and variations
    • 🔪 Step by step instructions
    • ⭐ Expert tips
    • 🥘 Alternative cooking methods
    • ⏲️ Make ahead instructions
    • 🥡 Storage suggestions
    • 🥗 More side dishes
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    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    💭 What is broccolini?

    Broccolini is a hybrid of broccoli and chinese broccoli. Chinese broccoli is a leafy vegetable that contributes to broccolini's long stems, leafs and more delicate florets.

    Contrary to popular believe, it is not the same as broccoli rabe, which is related to the turnip family and isn't immature broccoli or "baby broccoli".

    🥦 Ingredient notes

    • Broccolini - This hybrid vegetable is great for grilling because of it's crunchy texture and longer stalks. Broccolini is found at the grocery store by the regular broccoli and other green vegetables. It has a more mellow earthy flavor than traditional broccoli and the smokiness from the grill adds a wonderful flavor contrast.
    • Lemon - You will need the juice and zest of one large lemon for this recipe. Slice up an additional lemon and then grill it with the broccolini for a beautiful garnish.

    📋 Substitutions and variations

    • Spice - Increase or omit the red pepper flakes depending on your preference.
    • Cheese - Add shredded asiago or also parmesan cheese on top of the grilled broccolini.

    🔪 Step by step instructions

    Combine broccolini in medium bowl or on a sheet pan with the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes as well as kosher salt.

    Toss the broccolini and then use your hands to rub the olive oil and seasonings all over the broccolini.

    fresh broccolini on a cutting board and seasoned broccolini on a sheet pan.

    Preheat the grill to 375˚ or medium high heat and then place broccolini on the grill in a single layer.

    Grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side until it is bright green and lightly charred. Serve with grilled lemon slices, if desired.

    broccolini cooking on the grill and grilled broccolini and lemon slices on parchment paper.

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    ⭐ Expert tips

    • Rubbing the oil and seasonings all over the broccolini before grilling. This will ensure even coating and also no dry spots.
    • Place the broccolini at an angle or sideways on the grill so it doesn't fall through the grill grates.
    • Serve this grilled broccolini with lemon, warm or also at room temperature.

    🥘 Alternative cooking methods

    • Oven - Make roasted broccolini by cooking it in the oven 375˚ on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cook till bright green and lightly browned, about 15-20 minutes.

    ⏲️ Make ahead instructions

    The broccolini can be combined with the seasonings and then stored covered in the bowl for up to 2 days ahead of time. Follow directions for cooking as listed above.

    🥡 Storage suggestions

    Leftovers of this grilled broccolini recipe will keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-5 days. Reheat on the stovetop with a little bit of olive oil or in the microwave.

    🥗 More side dishes

    If you loved this grilled broccolini recipe, check out these other tasty side dishes that I know you will love too!

    • Roasted Lemon Asparagus
    • Italian Celery Salad with Parmesan
    • Melon Prosciutto Salad
    • Antipasto Salad

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    📖 Recipe

    grilled broccolini and lemon slices on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.

    Grilled Broccolini

    Amanda
    This delicious grilled broccolini recipe is made with just 5 ingredients in less than 15 minutes. Fresh broccolini is tossed with olive oil, lemon, red pepper flakes, and salt, then charred on the grill.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 8 minutes mins
    Total Time 13 minutes mins
    Course Side Dishes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 172 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ pounds broccolini
    • 6 Tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 large lemon juice and zest, plus extra for grilling (optional)
    • ½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat grill to medium high heat, approximately 375˚.
    • Combine broccolini with olive oil and sprinkle with lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and salt in a bowl or on a sheet pan.
    • Toss gently to make sure all of the broccolini is completely covered in oil and seasonings. 
    • Place broccolini on preheated grill in a single layer and cook for for 3-4 minutes on each side until lightly charred and bright green.
    • Serve with extra grilled lemon slices, if desired.

    Notes

      • Place the broccolini at an angle or sideways on the grill so it doesn't fall through the grill grates.
      • Serve broccolini with lemon, warm or also at room temperature.
     

    Substitutions and Variations

      • Spice - Increase or omit the red pepper flakes depending on preference.
      • Cheese - Add shredded asiago or also parmesan cheese after grilling.
     

    Alternative Cooking Methods

    Oven - Make roasted broccolini by cooking it in the oven 375˚ on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cook till bright green and lightly browned, about 15-20 minutes.

    Make Ahead and Storage Instructions

    Combine broccolini with the seasonings and then stored covered in the bowl for up to 2 days ahead of time. Follow directions for cooking as listed above.
    Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-5 days. Reheat on the stovetop with a little bit of olive oil or in the microwave.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4ouncesCalories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 424mgPotassium: 9mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2051IUVitamin C: 106mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Anaiah

      June 24, 2021 at 3:06 pm

      5 stars
      This was such a simple dish but still packed with so much flavor. I'll never make my broccolini any other way after this. Thanks for sharing!

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      • Amanda

        June 24, 2021 at 3:07 pm

        Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Grilling it gives it such a great flavor!

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