Grilled broccolini is an easy and nutritious side dish to add to the menu this summer. Broccolini is lightly seasoned, grilled until caramelized and tender, and finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat, about 375 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. If needed, clean grill grates.
Remove excess leaves from your broccolini as desired. If your broccolini has a variety of thick and thin stems, you may want to slice the thickest stems in half for even cooking.
Place broccolini in a bowl, drizzle with oil, and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
Wipe grill grates lightly with oil. Using tongs, place broccolini stalks perpendicular across the grill grate. For thin broccolini, cook for 3 to 4 minutes, flipping halfway through. Thicker broccolini may need up to 6 to 8 minutes to cook through. Rely less on time and more on the look and feel of your vegetables to determine when they're done cooking. Grilling temperatures and conditions can vary greatly.
Carefully remove broccolini from grill with tongs onto a serving plate. Squeeze lemon over broccolini and serve warm.
Notes
Use an oil with a high smoke point to prevent burning on the grill. Avocado oil, vegetable oil, and peanut oil are great choices.
Leftover broccolini will keep for 3 to 4 days in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.