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Grilled Broccoli Is The Nutritious Summer Side Dish Your Next Cookout Needs By Kristine Belonio Oct. 4, 2025 2:00 pm EST
If you've grown tired of serving the same old potato salad or delicious corn on the cob at your summer cookouts, it might be time to give grilled broccoli a chance. Broccoli may be one of America's favorite vegetables , but it is a bit underrated as a dish or ingredient at outdoor parties. That's likely because not everyone knows that this green vegetable can become smoky, sweet, and irresistibly savory when cooked over open flames. When you heat broccoli on a hot grill, its natural sugars caramelize, bringing out the vegetable's subtle sweetness. Add in some seasonings, like garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and you'll have a su