Grilled Broccoli

Name: Grilled Broccoli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups fresh broccoli spears; 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Optional: Grilled lemon slices and red pepper flakes

Total Time Prep: 5 min. + standing Grill: 20 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Coating broccoli in a lemon juice marinade and a layer of Parmesan, then hitting it with a smoky char, makes for a showstopper of a grilled broccoli side dish.

Ingredients

6 cups fresh broccoli spears
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional: Grilled lemon slices and red pepper flakes

Directions

Place broccoli in a large bowl. Combine lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper; drizzle over broccoli and toss to coat. Let stand for 30 minutes.
Toss broccoli; drain broccoli, discarding marinade. Place cheese in a small shallow bowl. Add broccoli, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat.
Prepare grill for indirect heat. Place broccoli on an oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 8-10 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender. If desired, garnish with grilled lemon slices and red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 107 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 304mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.