Mediterranean Diet Grilled Broccolini with Lemon and Garlic
Elevate your vegetable game with this vibrant Mediterranean Diet Grilled Broccolini with Lemon and Garlic recipe! This quick and healthy side dish is bursting with fresh, zesty flavors and smoky char. Tender broccolini is lightly tossed in extra virgin olive oil, garlic, sea salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper, then flame-grilled to perfection. A drizzle of bright lemon juice combined with lemon zest adds a tangy freshness, while a sprinkle of chopped parsley brings a fragrant, herbaceous finish. Perfect as a light main or complementary side, this gluten-free, plant-based dish is ready in just 25 minutes. Ideal for weeknight dinners or outdoor cookouts, it’s a deliciously simple way to embrace whole foods with a Mediterranean twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams broccolini
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Rinse the broccolini under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Trim any tough ends if necessary.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccolini with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat the broccolini evenly.
Place the broccolini on the preheated grill in a single layer. Grill for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are tender and have grill marks.
While the broccolini is grilling, mix the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil with fresh lemon juice and lemon zest in a small bowl.
Once the broccolini is cooked, transfer it to a serving platter. Drizzle the lemon and olive oil mixture over the grilled broccolini.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper if needed.
Serve immediately as a delightful side dish or a light main.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
594 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.3 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1345 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.2 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 18.8 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 290 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 162 mg | 3% | |
*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.
