Smoked Broccoli with Lemon-Chili Butter and Parmesan
Simple to make and cooked until perfectly crisp and tender, this smoked broccoli is a citrusy BBQ twist on a classic side dish.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 heads broccoli cut into florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 lemon juice of
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- ½ cup finely grated parmesan
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fire up smoker to 225ºF (107ºC)
- Toss the broccoli florets in olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place in a grill basket or aluminum foil tray.
- When the smoker is up to temperature, add the broccoli and close the lid.
- Smoke the broccoli for 40-60 minutes depending on the desired finish (less time for softer broccoli and more for crispy florets)
- Whilst the broccoli smokes, add the butter, lemon juice, and chili flakes to a small saucepan and melt together over low heat
- Once the broccoli is cooked, drizzle the lemon chili butter all over, toss gently to coat, and finish by sprinkling over the grated parmesan