Grilled Broccolini - Healthy Recipes Blog (2024)

There's something so delicious about the caramelizing effect grilling has on veggies; grilled broccolini is no exception.

Seasoned with olive oil and garlic, it's an easy side dish you can make in 10 minutes.

The more I grill vegetables, the more I realize how much I love them cooked this way. Some of my favorites are grilled zucchini, grilled eggplant, grilled okra, and grilled portobello mushrooms.

Not that there's anything wrong with steamed veggies, especially when topped with butter. I enjoy steamed carrots, for example. But there's something incredibly good about the browning effect that grilling has. And grilled broccolini is indeed excellent.

Ingredients

You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make this tasty side dish. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

• Fresh broccolini: You'll need one large bunch for this recipe.
• Olive oil: I love cooking with this delicious oil. Melted ghee is another excellent option.
• To season: Kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

Variations

• As mentioned above, you can use melted ghee instead of olive oil.
• Another option is to coat the broccolini with melted butter.
• In addition to garlic powder, I sometimes add a sprinkle of onion powder. I don't usually use dried herbs, which tend to burn on the hot grill.
• You can top the cooked broccolini with red pepper flakes and/ or grated parmesan before serving.

Grilled Broccolini Instructions

Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps for making this recipe:

• Preheat your grill to medium-high. Meanwhile, place the broccolini on a large platter. Drizzle it with olive oil and sprinkle it with kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. (Photos 1,2).
• Toss the broccolini with your hands until it's well-coated. (Photo 3).
• Grill the broccolini, turning it often, until the stalks are tender-crisp and the tops are browned and caramelized. (Photos 4,5).
• As mentioned above, you can top the cooked broccolini with red pepper flakes and/ or grated parmesan before serving. (Photo 6).

Expert Tips

• You don't want your grill too hot because then the broccolini will burn before it has a chance to become tender.
• I prefer garlic powder (or garlic granules) to minced fresh garlic in this recipe. The powder better coats the broccolini and doesn't burn as easily as fresh garlic.
• How long you'll need to grill depends on the thickness of the stems. For thicker ones, it should take about 8 minutes. For thinner ones, 3-4 minutes are all it takes. The photo below shows the difference in thickness you can expect when shopping for broccolini.

Recipe FAQs

Serving Suggestions

Storing Leftovers

You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. Reheat them in the microwave at 50% power or in a 350°F oven. You can also enjoy them cold, antipasti-style.

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