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Learn how to make broccoli on the grill with my Grilled Garlicky Broccoli recipe. This side dish offers a simple and nutritious way to enjoy broccoli. Grilling enhances the natural flavors of the vegetable, and with the addition of garlic, the broccoli becomes savory and aromatic. This recipe is straightforward and requires minimal ingredients.
It’s broccoli week on Life Currents! And, first up, I have one of our favorite easy to make, grilling recipes, grilled broccoli. We make this one ALL the time around here!
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grilling
We love to grill the whole meal outside.
And, since we live in Southern California this is something we can do year round.
All you need for a fabulous dinner is a nice steak, grilled fish, or grilled marinated tofu steak, this Grilled Garlicky Broccoli, and some baked potatoes and you’ve got a family friendly super easy dinner!
This recipe is easily doubled for a larger crowd.
Once grilled, serve your Grilled Garlicky Broccoli as a delicious and easy side dish to any meal, or cut it into florets for tossing in a salad.
Heck, I’d totally toss the florets into some mac & cheese for a healthy spin on the classic.
How to make
Be sure to scroll down to the printable recipe card for full ingredient amounts and instructions.
Cooking starts in the microwave
Microwave times vary!
I have a super powerful microwave (like it takes no time at all to burn something in my microwave!), and it only takes me about 2 & 1/2 minutes to steam the microwave.
I suggest starting with that and working up.
You want the broccoli steamed, still bright green, and just soft enough to piece with a fork.
move to the grill
And, just like my other appliances, my grill is fussy too.
My grill is fairly old, and doesn’t get as hot as some of the newer grills, so adjust grilling times according to how your grill cooks. Get a nice char on the broccoli.
Looking for more great broccoli side dishes? Be sure to check out my Air Fryer Broccoli, Caramelized Broccoli, and Miso Roasted Broccoli.
Serve this broccoli on the side of my Gnocchi Casserole for an easy to make weeknight meal!
Check out my Pinterest Board for all kinds of great side dishes!
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Grilled Garlicky Broccoli Recipe
Grilled Garlicky Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 head broccoli leaves removed and heads halved lengthwise
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Place broccoli halves in a large microwave safe bowl or casserole dish. Add the water and oil, and toss to coat. Cover the dish with an upside down plate, and microwave 2-5 minutes until tender crisp when pierced with a fork.
- Remove from microwave, uncover, and sprinkle with garlic powder. Toss to coat.
- Preheat gas grill to medium-high. Place cut and steamed broccoli directly on the grill grates, cut side down, and grill until marks start to appear, about 5 minutes. Turn, and continue to grill on the other side for about 5 minutes more. Turn, and grill buds for a couple minutes to get some extra charring on them.
- Serve, sprinkled with fresh ground pepper if desired. Or, cut into smaller florets to toss in salads.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
Ali
I have to say I have never grilled broccoli but imagine it’s just as good as artichokes or lettuces or asparagus on the grill. I am going to have to give this a try because we all need more broccoli in our lives.
carine
What a great idea to cook broccoli on the BBQ! I love broccoli a lot and will definitely try that.
CVK
My friends hate broccolis but I love them. So versatile and configurable to taste! Thanks for sharing this simple, cheat, yet delicious sounding recipe! – Levan
Victoria
Broccoli is a weekly staple! I love that grilled flavor of it being browned almost to a crisp but not burned. SO good. And garlic is just a give in. What is life without garlic?! My kids literally eat broccoli like candy. LOL
KC the Kitchen Chopper
I love broccoli. I’ve roasted it and love it that way. We just got a BBQ for the new place, so I’m putting The Hubby on “Broccoli Grilling” duty. YUM!
dcclark
Looks just delish! Broccoli has so much flavor and yummy crunch, always love a new way to enjoy it!!
Cristie
I love grilled broccoli but almost always do it with just salt and pepper. I’m going to try this next time, it sounds great.
Kavey
I’m a latecomer to broccoli, I never liked it much but then was converted by the longstem varieties and now I’m a huge fan! And can never go wrong with adding garlic!
Elizabeth
Oh gosh this looks amazing! We’re big broccoli fans in our house so I bet this would go down a treat!
shockinglydelicious
I’m in favor of EVERY week being broccoli week!
Nettie Moore
Such a delicious and simple recipe! Nettie
Angela
I love simple and delicious sides like this! Perfect alongside just about anything
Joanne
I’m so excited we finally into grilling season, definitely looking forward to grilling broccoli, delicious flavors here.
foodhuntersguide
I’m a huge broccoli fan…love this recipe
fearlessdining
I can imagine the grill brings in a whole new flavor level.
taranoland
Looks delcious Debi, we are cooking broccolini tonight a close cousin but we love both!
Michelle De La Cerda
I love roasted broccoli, but this is taking it to a whole new level…a better level.
Homemade Food Junkie
We love broccoli! What a great way to prepare it. Wait till ours comes ripe. Grilling time!!
Culinary Flavors
Simple and delicious, I love it!
Maeva
I’ve never had grilled broccoli, I should try that, thanks for the idea! 🙂