Serves 4


Grilled Lemon Broccoli

  • Prep Time 20 Minutes
  • Cooking Time 30 Min
  • Method Direct Heat

Ingredients

  • 2½ Teaspoons Coarse Salt, Divided
  • 500G Broccoli Florets, About 6 Cups
  • 2 Tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Finely Grated Lemon Zest
  • ⅓ Cup Shredded Parmesan Style Cheese

Nutrition

Instructions

  1. Method
  2. Bring A Large Saucepan Of Water With 2 Teaspoons Salt To A Boil Over High Heat On The Stove. Add The Broccoli And Cook Until Bright Green And Crisp-Tender, 3 To 5 Minutes. Remove The Broccoli From The Saucepan And Plunge Into An Ice Bath To Rapidly Cool It. Drain Again, Discarding Any Ice Cubes.
  3. Prepare The Grill For Direct Cooking Over Medium Heat And Preheat A Grill Pan For About 10 Minutes.
  4. In A Large Bowl Mix The Broccoli, Oil, Lemon Zest, And The Remaining ½ Teaspoon Salt.
  5. Spread The Broccoli On The Grill Pan In A Single Layer. Grill Over Direct Medium Heat, With The Lid Closed, Until Warm And Just Beginning To Brown, 4 To 6 Minutes, Turning Occasionally.
  6. Remove The Broccoli From The Grill And Top With The Cheese. Serve Warm.
  • Preparation Time: 20 Minutes
  • Braai Time: 6-8 Minutes
  • Total Time: 30 Min
  • Serves: 4
  • Skill Level: Easy
  • Cooking Method: Direct Heat
  • Braai Temperature: 180°C
  • Equipment: Precision Grill Tongs