This Traeger Roasted Broccolini recipe is a simple, healthy, and delicious side dish that showcases the natural flavors of fresh broccolini. The recipe involves grilling broccolini seasoned with olive oil, salt, onion powder, granulated garlic, and black pepper on a pellet grill. This method enhances the vegetable’s taste, creating a tender-crisp texture with slightly charred tops. Finished with a touch of butter for richness, this grilled broccolini is an excellent accompaniment to a variety of main dishes.

Traeger Roasted Broccolini

Grilling broccolini on a pellet grill give the dish a unique wood-fired flavor that you can’t achieve with other cooking methods. The pellet grill’s even heat distribution ensures the broccolini cooks uniformly, producing a perfectly tender-crisp broccolini.

We love this quick and easy side dish. It is ideal for a fast, fuss-free side for almost any main! Broccoli on the grill is also a healthy option to serve your family. It is high in vitamins and fiber. This dish is also incredibly versatile. Broccolini complements a wide range of main courses, like steak, chicken breast, pork chops, or stir fry.

What is Broccolini?

Broccolini is a green vegetable resembling a long, slender version of broccoli. It is a hybrid, originally developed in Japan, and is a cross between broccoli and Chinese broccoli (also known as gai lan). While it shares a name and has a similar flavor profile to broccoli, broccolini has its unique characteristics.

1. Appearance: Broccolini has long, thin stalks and small, floret clusters, compared to the thicker stalks and larger florets of traditional broccoli. Its leaves are also more prominent and edible.
2. Taste and Texture: It tastes milder and slightly sweeter than broccoli, with a hint of peppery flavor characteristic of gai lan. The texture is tender, especially the stalks, which are more palatable than those of regular broccoli.
3. Cooking Uses: Due to its tender texture and mild flavor, it can be steamed, sautéed, roasted, or grilled and is often used in dishes where a milder, more refined flavor is desired.
4. Nutritional Profile: Like broccoli, broccolini is nutritious, rich in vitamins C and A, calcium, folate, and iron. It’s also high in dietary fiber.
5. Cultivation: Broccolini is sometimes mistaken for “baby broccoli,” but it’s not a younger version of broccoli. It’s a fully grown, distinct hybrid that combines the best traits of its parent plants.

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Grilled Broccolini shopping list

Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here’s the list of items you’ll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

• Broccolini
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Onion powder
• Granulated garlic
• Black pepper
• Butter

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How to make Broccolini on the Traeger

This is just the overview so you can see what you’re actually getting into here. When you are cooking, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.

Serve with our Blackstone Beef Teriyaki!

Roasted Broccolini FAQ

Variations:

• Spice it up: Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
• Citrus twist: Squeeze lemon juice over the cooked broccolini for a fresh, zesty flavor.
• Cheesy delight: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the hot broccolini for a cheesy touch.

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