Heart-Healthy Grilled Broccolini with Lemon and Garlic
Elevate your healthy eating game with this vibrant and flavorful Heart-Healthy Grilled Broccolini with Lemon and Garlic recipe! Perfect for a quick and nutritious side dish, this recipe highlights tender-crisp broccolini kissed by a smoky char from the grill and enhanced with a zesty lemon-garlic dressing. With a drizzle of heart-healthy olive oil and a subtle kick from red pepper flakes, every bite bursts with fresh, bold flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or elegant dinner pairings, making it your go-to for a plant-based, nutrient-packed delight. Serve with your favorite protein or enjoy on its own—this recipe is a celebration of simple, wholesome ingredients done right!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams broccolini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large lemon
- 3 medium garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Rinse the broccolini under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels. Trim the bottom inch of the stems and discard.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the broccolini with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of sea salt to evenly coat.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
While the grill is heating, zest and juice the lemon. Mince the garlic cloves finely.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, 0.5 teaspoon sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.
Place the broccolini on the grill. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred.
Transfer the grilled broccolini back to the large mixing bowl. Drizzle the lemon and garlic dressing over the grilled broccolini and toss to coat evenly.
Serve immediately as a side dish, garnished with extra lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
502 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.3 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1343 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.0 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.6 g | ||
| Protein | 19.5 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 292 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 169 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
