Garlic Grilled Broccoli

An easy side dish that takes 20 minutes to make on the grill that is smothered in garlic?! Yes please! Once this Garlic Grilled Broccoli comes off the grill, you will be left satisfied!!

 

Ingredients

You will easily find all of these grilled broccoli ingredients at your local grocery store.

• Balsamic vinegar – We use the balsamic in our marinade. It adds great flavor to this simple broccoli recipe.
• Extra virgin olive oil – I like to use light extra virgin olive oil. We need this to bake the broccoli and also to crisp up the edges.
• Worcestershire sauce – You can buy a bottle from the store, or try making your own homemade Worcestershire with my recipe!
• Fresh garlic – You can measure garlic with your heart, but I much prefer the flavor punch that fresh garlic packs rather than the minced jarred garlic.
• Salt and pepper – I use a simple blend of coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Broccoli – You will want two heads cut into broccoli florets. Cut off the main stem and separate into bite-sized pieces.
• Lemon – I like to finish off this dish with fresh lemon. If you want a smoky finish, grill, cut side down, to make lovely char marks and serve half of the lemon with the broccoli for a unique and sweeter lemon flavor. 

Serve it with the grilled lemon, by itself or drizzle it with a sauce like balsamic reduction sauce, lemon pesto sauce or herb aioli.

Variations

There are plenty of ways you can make this grilled broccoli recipe your own. Here are a few suggestions.

• Cheese – To add even more flavor, you can sprinkle a little parmesan cheese or even cheddar cheese over the baked broccoli.
• Different veggies – You can use this cooking method and seasoning blend for other vegetables too. Try using zucchini, sweet potatoes or roasted asparagus.
• Make it spicy – If you need a little spice in your life, try adding some red pepper flakes or extra black pepper to the broccoli.
• Drizzle – You can add extra flavor with a drizzle of balsamic glaze, soy sauce or melted butter.
• Fresh herbs – Add even more flavor by adding some chopped herbs. Parsley, thyme or basil would be great options.

How to Make Grilled Broccoli

You are going to love how quick and easy it is to make this tender broccoli recipe.

1. Add marinade ingredients to bowl. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper.
2. Toss broccoli in marinade. Toss the cut broccoli florets in the marinade mixture. Allow to sit, tossing every so often to get the flavor into every nook and cranny.
3. Add broccoli to hot grill. Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Oil a grill basket and set over direct heat on grill grates. Add the broccoli, tapping off excess marinade and discarding any leftover.
4. Cook until edges are crispy. Toss the broccoli in the grill pan every few minutes until the edges are crispy and balsamic vinegar has caramelized.
5. Spritz with lemon. Remove the heat and spritz with fresh lemon juice.

Make it a Meal!

This easy roasted broccoli recipe can be served with just about anything. It’s a great side dish for any protein from baked chicken breasts to salmon.

It also pairs well with other side dishes too. Try adding a grain like garlic bread, rice or quick rolls. You can also serve with another veggie like pearl onions or roasted carrots.

It can also be tossed in pasta dishes like fried gnocchi or carbonara or creamy linguine.

Storage and Freezing

How to Store Grilled Broccoli

You can store any leftovers of this grilled broccoli in an airtight container in the fridge. It will stay in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Can I Freeze Grilled Broccoli?

In order to freeze, flash freeze on a sheet pan first. After an hour or two, you can transfer to a freezer bag or airtight container and freeze for up to three months.

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