Sesame Broccolini on the grill

Looking to eat a little bit lighter when grilling. Not everything thing you throw on the grill has to be a huge piece of meat. Maybe you need a grilled super simple side dish? Then its time to try Broccolini.

Broccolini in cast iron skillet on gas grill

What is Broccolini?

Broccolini is similar to Broccoli but it is actually in the Cabbage Family. It has long slender stalks and a smaller floret head. This makes for a quick cooking time. It has a more mild flavor compared to Broccoli and also has a faint sweetness.

Broccolini

How do you grill Broccolini?

Because Broccolini is so slender, cooking time is very short. For this recipe, Broccolini is added to a cast iron skillet and roasted on the grill.

Grilled Broccolini

Need a Broccolini recipe?

This recipe for Broccolini is very simple. Start by pre heating your grill up to 400 degrees F and put your cast iron skillet over direct heat. Add the olive oil and sesame oil to the skillet. Then add your Broccolini stalks. Finish by sprinkling the soy sauce, garlic powder, and pinch of salt over the veggies.

Broccolini with Sesame Seeds

Close the grill lid and let roast for 5 minutes. Then open the grill and give the Broccolini a quick stir. Let roast for another 5 minutes and then take the skillet off the grill. Remove the Broccolini and plate. Finish the dish with drizzling a little more sesame oil and sesame seeds over the Broccolini. It’s that simple.

Broccolini on the grill in an iron skillet

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Sesame Broccolini

By Drew – Serves: 2

Prep Time: 2 minutes – Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Fresh Broccolini is combined with Sesame Oil, Soy Sauce, and Garlic then thrown on the gas grill and roasted. It's a nice light side dish or meal.

Ingredients

• 6 Broccolini Stalks
• 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 Tablespoon Sesame Seeds
• Pinch of Salt
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1

Pre heat your grill to 400 degrees F

2

Place iron skillet over the direct heat.

3

Add sesame oil and olive oil

4

Add Broccolini

5

Sprinkle Soy Sauce, Garlic Powder, and Salt over the Broccolini

6

Let Roast for 5 minutes then stir Broccolini

7

Roast for another 5 minutes

8

Remove cast iron skillet from grill

9

Plate Broccolini and finish with additional sesame oil and sesame seeds