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Grilled Broccoli

This is my longtime favorite side dish. With its lemon and Parmesan flavors, it once took second-place in a cooking contest.

—ALICE NULLE WOODSTOCK, IL



PREP: 5 MIN. + STANDING GRILL: 10 MIN. MAKES: 6 SERVINGS


cups fresh broccoli spears

tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

tablespoons olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

3/4cup grated Parmesan cheese

Shaved Parmesan cheese and purple basil leaves, optional

1. Place broccoli in a large bowl. Combine the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper; drizzle over broccoli and toss to coat. Let stand for 30 minutes.

2. Toss broccoli, then drain marinade. Place cheese in a large resealable plastic bag. Add broccoli, a few pieces at a time, shake to coat.

3. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Prepare grill for indirect heat using a drip pan. Place broccoli over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 8-10 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender. If desired, garnish with shaved Parmesan and fresh basil.