Noah Oliphant :: Recipes :: Grilled Broccolini

A great way to prepare broccolini. If you don't know what it is, I'm not going to tell you.

Yield: 4
Prep time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Course: Side Dishes/Vegetables

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch broccolini - ends chopped off
• 1 lemon
• Olive Oil
• Salt
• Pepper

Instructions:

Broccolini is a great vegetable that is just starting to become available in Birmingham.  It is kind of a combination of asparagus and broccoli, and I think it has the best characteristics of both

You can read more about it here.

Most times I've had it boiled or steamed, but I prefer grilling this green.

Zest the lemon and combine with broccolini, juice from lemon, olive oil, salt, and pepper.  Let sit for 10 or 15 minutes before grilling over high heat.