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Easy Grilled Broccoli

April 3, 2020 by Lyuba 3 Comments

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Broccoli is always an easy and healthy side dish but making it on the grill is extra special. You get the beautiful crunch and smoke-infused flavor with every bite of these grilled broccoli. There are only six simple ingredients but all work perfectly to bring the best flavor to this easy side dish.

grilled broccoli in a while dish

GRILLED BROCCOLI

Say you go some delicious, marinated chicken on the grill and you’re excited (and possibly starting to drool). You can’t wait to take a bite of your dinner but you can’t just have meat for dinner, right? Well, I’m sure you could but it’s better to have some sides.

Broccoli is one of my go-to healthy sides to serve with grilled and smoked meats. It’s healthy, light, and goes well with all the meats. It also takes only a few minutes to put together and a few minutes to grill.  I throw it on the grill during the last 8-10 minutes of the meat’s cooking time and it’s all ready at the same time.

To make it fun, try to combine broccoli and cauliflower. You can toss both of them with the same seasoning and it will take the same amount of time to cook. Both taste great infused with smokey grill flavors and those crunchy ends are so addicting.

ingredients for broccoli laid out on the cutting board

WHAT MAKES BROCCOLI SO HEALTHY?

Broccoli is a great source of fiber, folate, and potassium.

It’s packed with Vitamin K, and C.

It is rich in antioxidants.

Broccoli is low in fat and it has a good amount of protein.

1 Cup of uncooked Broccoli contains:

Calories: 31

Carbs: 6 g

Fat: 0.3 g

Fiber: 2.5 g

Folate: 78 mcg

Protein: 2.6 g

Potassium: 228 mg

Vitamin K: 150-200 mcg

Vitamin C: 82 mg

uncooked broccoli on the grill

QUICK GRILL NOTES:

Coals: briquettes or lump

Grill temperature: medium: 400°-450° (3/4-full chimney)

Placement on the grill: direct first and then more to indirect if charring too fast. Two-zone fire is best.

Wood if desired: pecan, maple

crispy broccoli on the grill

HOW TO GRILL BROCCOLI

Start the coals and build a two-zone fire when coals are ready. (Or set your gas grill to medium.) Close the lid and let the grill preheat for about 10 minutes. Make sure the grill grate is clean and seasoned.

Note: I often grill vegetables during the last few minutes of the time it takes to grill the meat.

Place broccoli florets in a large mixing bowl and drizzle oil and vinegar over the top. Sprinkle salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and lemon zest. Toss broccoli to coat it well in seasonings.

Spread seasoned broccoli florets in a vegetable grilling basket and place on the grill, over direct heat. Grill broccoli, tossing it every few minutes, for 8-10 minutes. You can cook it a little longer if you want it softer. (If broccoli is charring too much, move it to indirect heat.)

close up of grilled broccoli on the grill

MORE RECIPES TO TRY

Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Smoked Chicken Drumsticks

Grilled Cauliflower Steaks

Vegetable Kebabs

Crispy Grilled Potatoes

cooked broccoli in a white dish horizontal

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Easy Grilled Broccoli

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Broccoli is an easy and healthy side dish but making it on the grill is extra special. You get the beautiful crunch and smoke-infused flavor with every bite of these grilled broccoli. 
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CourseSide Dish
CuisineAmerican
Prep Time5 minutes minutes
Cook Time10 minutes minutes
Total Time15 minutes minutes
Servings4
Calories111kcal
AuthorLyuba

Ingredients

  • 1 lb broccoli florets
  • 1 lemon - zest only
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt
  • black pepper
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Instructions

  • Start the coals and build a two-zone fire when coals are ready. (Or set your gas grill to medium.) Close the lid and let the grill preheat for about 10 minutes. Make sure the grill grate is clean and seasoned.
  • Place broccoli florets in a large mixing bowl and drizzle oil and vinegar over the top. Sprinkle salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and lemon zest. Toss broccoli to coat it well in seasonings.
  • Spread seasoned broccoli florets in a vegetable grilling basket and place on the grill, over direct heat.
  • Grill broccoli, tossing it every few minutes, for 8-10 minutes. You can cook it a little longer if you want it softer. (If broccoli is charring too much, move it to indirect heat.)

Notes

Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have variations.

Nutrition

Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 706IU | Vitamin C: 103mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. OF says

    August 3, 2020 at 8:07 am

    It looks delicious I loved it Thanks for sharing

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    • Lyuba says

      September 26, 2020 at 2:41 pm

      I’m so glad you liked it!

      Reply

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