Elevate your BBQ with this easy cheesy grilled broccoli rabe recipe! Also known as grilled rapini, this side dish is perfect for any backyard cookout. It is simple, fast, and sure to impress with its charred flavor and gooey melted asiago cheese.
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Ingredients
- 2 bunches broccoli rabe (rapini)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper
- ¼ tsp black pepper, fresh ground
- 8 oz asiago cheese, freshly grated
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
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How to grill broccoli rabe with asiago cheese
The gist: Season up a couple bunches of broccoli rabe then char it on the grill. Melt in some gooey asiago cheese, and you have a quick and easy BBQ side.
1. Prep
- Trim 1-2 inches from the bottom of the broccoli rabe stems. Keep most of the stems intact.
- In a large bowl, toss the broccoli rabe with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of garlic salt, ½ teaspoon of crushed red pepper, and ¼ teaspoon of fresh ground black pepper. Mix until evenly coated.
2. Grill Broccoli Rabe
- Preheat your grill to medium-high, about 450°F. Place a cast iron skillet on the grill to heat up using indirect heat.
- Carefully oil the grill grates using an oiled paper towel held with tongs.
- Place the seasoned broccoli rabe directly on the grill grates. Grill for 5-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the broccoli rabe is nicely charred. Move the grilled pieces to the preheated skillet to keep warm.
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3. Add Asiago Cheese
- Once all the broccoli rabe is grilled, transfer it to the skillet. Move the skillet to direct heat so the flame is directly below it.
- Sprinkle 8 ounces of freshly grated asiago cheese over the top.
- Pour any remaining seasoned olive oil from the bowl over the broccoli rabe.
- Close the grill lid and cook for another 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and slightly crispy.
4. Final Touch
- Remove the skillet from the grill and drizzle the broccoli rabe with 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice.
- Serve immediately while the cheese is warm and gooey. Enjoy!
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Cheesy Grilled Broccoli Rabe
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Ingredients
- 2 bunches broccoli rabe rapini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper
- ¼ tsp black pepper fresh ground
- 8 oz asiago cheese freshly grated
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prep: Trim 1-2 inches from the bottom of the broccoli rabe stems. Keep most of the stems intact. In a large bowl, toss the broccoli rabe with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of garlic salt, ½ teaspoon of crushed red pepper, and ¼ teaspoon of fresh ground black pepper. Mix until evenly coated.
- Grill Broccoli Rabe: Preheat your grill to medium-high, about 450°F. Place a cast iron skillet on the grill to heat up using indirect heat. Carefully oil the grill grates using an oiled paper towel held with tongs. Place the seasoned broccoli rabe directly on the grill grates. Grill for 5-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the broccoli rabe is nicely charred. Move the grilled pieces to the preheated skillet to keep warm.
- Add Asiago Cheese: Once all the broccoli rabe is grilled, transfer it to the skillet. Move the skillet to direct heat so the flame is directly below it. Sprinkle 8 ounces of freshly grated asiago cheese over the top. Pour any remaining seasoned olive oil from the bowl over the broccoli rabe. Close the grill lid and cook for another 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and slightly crispy.
- Finishing Touch: Remove the skillet from the grill and drizzle the broccoli rabe with 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice. Serve immediately while the cheese is warm and gooey. Enjoy!
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Pro tip: One of my go-to tricks for perfectly cooked food every time is using the right BBQ meat thermometers.
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