Grilled Parmesan Broccoli

A Messy Cook's Note:

This delicious grilled side dish will add nutrition and flavor to any meal. Recipe is from Light and Tasty’s April/May 2005 issue. I love broccoli anyway, and grilling veggies always kicks them up a notch.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 6 cups fresh broccoli stems
• 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Place broccoli in large bowl.
2. Combine next four ingredients, drizzle over broccoli, and toss to coat; let stand for half an hour.
3. Spray grill rack before preparing grill for indirect heat.
4. Toss broccoli again and drain marinade; place Parmesan in large ziploc bag and shake broccoli, a few pieces at a time, with the cheese to coat.
5. Grill broccoli, covered, over indirect medium heat for 8-10 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender.

Reviews

[Julia Lynn]

I've made this several times now and it never gets old! I also discovered while sneaking bites that the marinade is just as good if you leave the broccoli raw. I gave an aunt the recipe because she loved it so much and since it was raining and they sauteed it and said it was still delicious. FIVE STARS!!!! EDIT: also great sauteed...

[Abby Girl]

Loved this recipe. I found the directions weren't too clear about how to bbq the broccoli, and the DH and I thought it would really make a mess to put it straight onto the grill, so I wrapped the broccoli in tin foil and cooked it that way. I was in a rush and did not have time to marinate, but that did not detact from the wonderful flavor. Next time, I will marinate the broccoli with garlic...drain it... put it on the bbq in a wok with holes in it...cook the broccoli the add the parmesan cheese at the end and let it melt onto the broccoli. However method you choose to cook this veggie, you will be bowled over how good it taste. Good find, Messy

[Bonnie G #2]

I made this exactly as directed (except maybe marinated longer than directed but don't think that matters) and it was wonderful. I'll be doing this often. So easy and the grill gave it such a wonderful smokey flavor.