Grilled Broccolini Recipe
This Grilled Broccolini Recipe is the perfect side dish! This simple vegetable recipe is easy to eat on its own or pair with your favorite entree. The slight crunch makes for a delicious texture that will have you coming back for more!
I’m always looking for a new delicious side dish to increase my vegetable intake. What I love about making this simple veggie dish is that it has minimal effort for maximum flavor. Very few times do the kids ask for seconds but when I’m making this grilled broccolini, they always end up wanting more.
The fun flavor of this easy grill recipe will have you thinking you’re eating a hybrid between roasted broccoli and Brussel sprouts. While we love traditional broccoli, switching that out to broccolini is a nice change.
If you’re in the mood for even more great side dish options, be sure to check out my Keto Broccoli Slaw as well as my Keto Broccoli Casserole,too!
Ingredients
Broccolini – You can find bunches of broccolini at the local store or see if you can find them at a farmers market near you. You can even grow your own to eat! It might be labeled as baby broccoli. Broccoli rabe is not the same thing. It is quite bitter. My husband loves it but I am not a fan, nor are my children.
Olive oil – You can really use any type of oil that you’d like in this recipe.
Seasonings – The options for seasoning are unlimited. Kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, lime zest, lemon zest, lemon pepper – you name it.
How To Make Grilled Broccolini
Step One: Wash and prep the broccolini.
Step Two: Dry with a clean towel to remove any excess water. Then, toss it in a bowl with your oil and seasonings.
Step Three: Put it on the grill grates (no need for a grill pan) on medium high heat and cook until it’s tender and done. This takes about 5 minutes per side.
Top Tip💡
If the florets start to char too much you can move the tops off the heat. Just keep the stalk on the heat until the grilled broccolini is tender.
Variations
Keep in mind that even though this grilled broccolini recipe is simple, you can add a few changes to make the flavor different every time you make it!
Add parmesan cheese – I love that this recipe gives you the option to add some cheese to the top! Sprinkle it on and enjoy.
Drizzle on lemon juice – Adding a citrus flavor to this dish gives it such a nice boost! The contrast between the flavor of the broccolini and the lemon is so good. Grill a lemon next to the broccoli and serve it with a grilled lemon half for a nice presentation.
Mix in red pepper flakes – This may work better as a topping, but it’s an easy way to add some heat!
Common Questions
It’s very similar to regular broccoli, but it has a slightly sweet taste. It’s popular in Japan, and it’s known as Chinese broccoli there.
You just need to store it in the fridge in an airtight container. It’s as simple as that!
To reheat, you can either put it in the oven low and slow or use the microwave to bring it back to temp.
Love this recipe? Learn how to roast caulilini!
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Grilled Broccolini
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Drizzle the broccolini with the oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Grill the broccolini for about 5 minutes on each side. If the florets char move them off the heat and only keep the stalk over the heat.
Nutrition
Published March 2, 2022. Revised and Republished July 7, 2025.
What a great vegetable side dish!