Grilled Broccoli with Lemon & Parmesan
Grilled broccoli with lemon and parmesan is tender and flavorful, with crispy bits and a slightly smoky flavor. An easy side dish, it is ready in just 20 minutes using four simple ingredients.
Servings: 6
Calories: 79kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb broccoli florets (roughly 8 cups; cut into 1.5 inch florets)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ lemon (juiced)
- ½ lemon (sliced)
- salt & pepper
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Heat grill to medium heat (350°F).
- Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, lemon juice and lemon slices. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Grill broccoli (I recommend using a vegetable grilling plate) for 7-10 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes. Broccoli is done when it is bright green with some crispy, brown bits.
- Transfer broccoli to serving plate, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.
To prep ahead
- This broccoli recipe is best served right after cooking, however you may pre-chop the broccoli florets and store in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Notes
Storage
Grilled broccoli may be stored in an air tight container for up to 4 days. It will not smell great but it still tastes good!
Reheat
Heat on a grill or in a frying pan for 3-5 minutes, until warmed through.
Variations
- chili lime– swap the lemon for lime and add a sprinkling of chili powder
- asian sesame– skip the lemon + parmesan and toss in soy sauce and sesame oil before grilling. Sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve
- balsamic feta- swap the lemon juice for balsamic vinegar and the parmesan for feta cheese. Before serving, drizzle with this 2-ingredient balsamic reduction for a sweet and tangy finish!
Nutrition
Serving: 1/6 of batch | Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 535IU | Vitamin C: 68.7mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 0.6mg