5 from 21 votes
Grilled Broccoli
Grilled Broccoli uses broccoli florets blanched briefly, then charred on a hot griddle to achieve tender stems and crisp, slightly smoky edges. A garlic, chili, and coconut oil mixture adds savory spiciness. A squeeze of lemon juice brightens the flavor, making it a vibrant vegetable side dish suitable for grilling season.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
61 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad, Lunch, Others
Cuisine:
Vegetarian, Vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
- 2 broccoli appox 500g separated into florets, heads
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 4 cloves garlic sliced very fine
- 2 red chile peppers sliced very fine, mild
- lemon juice dash
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Add half the oil oil, garlic and the chile to a pot over medium heat until garlic starts turning golden brown. Garlic and chile burn very quickly so as soon as they start changing colour, pour the mix into a cool container to stop the cooking.
- Blanch broccoli for 2 minutes in a pot of boiling water, then plunge into ice cold water to stop it from cooking.
- Leave broccoli to dry completely, and when dry put in a bowl and season the broccoli with remaining olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Heat a ridged griddle pan over high heat and grill the broccoli in batches making sure to turn the florets halfway through so all sided get char marks.
- Transfer the broccoli to a bowl, pour the garlic and chili mix and a dash of lemon juice (if using). Adjust seasoning, add in lemon wedges (if using) and serve.
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Notes
- Cut broccoli into similarly sized florets for even grilling and cooking.
- Consider using a grill basket or foil packet for easier handling and to avoid losing smaller pieces on the grill.
- Store leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
- For a lighter option, replace coconut oil with no-calorie cooking spray.
Nutrition Information
Serving
8servings
Calories
61kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
22mg
(1%)
Potassium
258mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
495IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
79.8mg
(89%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 61
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8servings | |
| Calories | 61kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 258mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 495IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 79.8mg | 89% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.