Grilled Broccoli with Lemon Zest and Olive Oil: Your New Favorite Side!
A delicious and healthy side dish featuring grilled broccoli tossed with lemon zest and olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Place the broccoli on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and slightly charred.
- Remove from the grill and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
- Make sure to cut the broccoli into uniform pieces for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg