I’m not sure if this is as much a recipe as it is a reminder or suggestion of how to step up your broccoli serving ideas. Honestly, I love broccoli, I don’t think it’s boring, bland or blech…and if you do, you just need to tap into your creativity and come up with a way you can enjoy it. Why miss out on the healthy vitamins broccoli brings to the table.
So how can we get our kids to eat more broccoli? I wish I knew. I have one son who will munch “the trees off the trunks” and another who would pass out if broccoli made it into his mouth. Go figure.
I am grateful to now have an indoor grill which has made making veggies a new-fun-daily experience. However, you don’t need an indoor grill…if you are firing up outside, throw your broccoli spears on with the meat. Grilling the lemons and then squeezing them onto the finished spears creates another layer of flavor. It’s just dang good.
Cut 1 bunch of broccoli into about 8 large spears and cut lemons in halves or in quarters, whatever you choose. In a large bowl, toss with a couple tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the broccoli and lemons over medium heat, turning occasionally until the spears are tender and slightly charred, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Squeeze the lemons over the broccoli and drizzle with additional olive oil.
Grilled Broccoli and Lemons
1 bunch of broccoli
2 lemons, halved or quartered
2 Tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Salt & pepper
Cut 1 bunch of broccoli into about 8 large spears and cut lemons in halves or in quarters, whatever you choose. In a large bowl, toss with a couple tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the broccoli and lemons over medium heat, turning occasionally until the spears are tender and slightly charred, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Squeeze the lemons over the broccoli and drizzle with additional olive oil.
angela says
This is my favorite kind of post. Something I can do right away without a big list and I’m so in the mood for broccoli and just bought a big bag of lemons. Simple, but still blog worthy.
Krissa says
I was in a boot cast last August for a fractured ankle… It is not fun at all. Try to stay off it as long as you can- I did way too much too soon and kept setting myself back! I hope you feel better soon! 🙂
Tammy says
I’m so glad I love broccoli! I’ve never grilled it though, I’ll have to try that.
pam says
I have never tried grilling broccoli!
Katrina says
This is a really great idea! I have never grilled broccoli before!
Rachel the SdOC says
Broccoli is one of the most eaten veggies in my home since it’s one of the few that SPP both like. I often roast it and then cover it in garlic butter and stick it under the broiler for extra crispiness. I do have an indoor grill, so maybe it’s time to play with that for a bit.
nancy says
i peel broccoli stems and asparagus stems and roast them, your suggestion is soooo much better for hot weather.