Grilled Broccoli
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Grilled Broccoli
Description
The recipe calls for chopping broccoli into pieces and seasoning them with salt and black pepper before coating with butter. Wrapping the broccoli tightly in a sprayed aluminum foil packet traps steam and heat, softening the vegetable while preserving moisture. Grilling the foil pack over medium-high heat for about 8-10 minutes, flipping once, allows even cooking until the broccoli reaches the desired tenderness.
This approach highlights the fresh flavor of broccoli complemented by a light buttery finish. The texture is tender but still slightly firm, with no charring since it is cooked in foil.
Serving grilled broccoli as a side dish offers a straightforward, flavorful vegetable that pairs well with grilled meats or main dishes.
The recipe notes that the broccoli can also be roasted in the oven at 400°F for about 10-12 minutes as an alternative cooking method, allowing flexibility depending on equipment availability.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. broccoli
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Spray a large piece of aluminum foil with a non-stick cooking spray.
- Chop up your broccoli into bite size pieces and place on the center of the aluminum foil.
- Season with salt and pepper and top with butter.
- Fold the foil around the broccoli to make a foil pack.
- Grill over medium high heat for approximately 8-10 minutes (flipping part way) depending on how tender you like your broccoli.
Notes
- If you prefer, the broccoli can be roasted in a 400°F oven for 10-12 minutes until tender.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 60 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 60kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 252mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 242mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 589IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 67mg | 74% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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