Grilled Broccoli with Smoky Yogurt Sauce

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Blanching broccoli florets before charring ensures the broccoli's tender all the way through, helping it crisp up quickly in a very hot pan. Firing up the grill? Cook the blanched broccoli in a grill basket over medium-high heat instead.

Devon O'Brien

Updated on April 18, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Nut-Free Healthy Immunity Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

6 cups broccoli florets
1 lemon
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon salt, divided
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
¾ cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika

Directions

Set a bowl of ice water by the stove. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add broccoli and cook until bright green and almost tender, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the broccoli to the ice water. Drain and pat dry.
Grate 1 teaspoon zest from lemon, then cut it in half. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the lemon halves, cut-side down, and cook until lightly charred, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add the broccoli to the pan and cook, stirring once, until lightly charred, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl; toss with oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
Juice 1 lemon half into a small bowl. Stir in the zest, yogurt, cumin, paprika and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve the broccoli with the yogurt sauce and the remaining lemon.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

115	Calories
6g	Fat
11g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 cup broccoli and 3 Tbsp. sauce
Calories 115
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 8g	16%
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Vitamin A 3354IU	67%
Vitamin C 120mg	133%
Folate 80mcg	20%
Sodium 338mg	15%
Calcium 118mg	9%
Iron 1mg	7%
Magnesium 36mg	9%
Potassium 461mg	10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Grilled Broccoli with Smoky Yogurt Sauce

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