Learn how to make a grilled broccoli recipe you can use as a summer side dish or mix-in for grain bowls and pasta dishes.

Grilled Broccoli Recipe: 5 Ideas for Broccoli Seasoning

Grilled broccoli is fresh broccoli that cooks on the grill. You can steam the broccoli first before finishing it on grill grates or in a grill pan, or you can place raw, [clean broccoli](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-clean-broccoli) directly on the grill. Like roasted broccoli, grilled broccoli has a smoky flavor and crispy broccoli florets due to the high heat. Serve grilled [broccoli](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/broccoli-recipes) as a side dish or use it in grain bowls, pasta dishes, and salads with other grilled vegetables.
A variety of flavors pair well with broccoli’s earthy and slightly bitter taste. Here are five seasonings that will enhance your grilled broccoli dish: 

1. __Barbecue sauce__: Brush the broccoli with homemade or store-bought barbecue sauce (or BBQ sauce) as the broccoli grills. Flip it frequently to caramelize the barbecue sauce and soften the broccoli. Alternatively, marinate the broccoli in barbecue sauce before placing it on the grill.
2. __Curry powder__: Whether it’s <a href='https://masterclass.com/articles/what-is-garam-masala-homemade-garam-masala-spice-blend-recipe-and-how-to-cook-with-garam-masala' target='_blank' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://masterclass.com/articles/what-is-garam-masala-homemade-garam-masala-spice-blend-recipe-and-how-to-cook-with-garam-masala","linkCopy":"garam masala","category":"automated-link"}' automatic='true'>garam masala</a> or a generic [curry powder](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-make-homemade-curry-powder), curry seasoning adds the flavors of turmeric, clove, cumin, and ginger. Mix olive oil and curry powder to form a paste, and then rub it on the broccoli. Alternatively, add a sprinkle of seasoning after you [steam broccoli](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-cook-broccoli-how-to-steam-broccoli-and-roasted-broccoli-recipe) and then again after you finish grilling it. 
3. __Oil and vinegar__: After you grill the broccoli, season it with salt and pepper and drizzles of oil and vinegar. Use extra-virgin olive oil, sesame oil, avocado oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, or champagne vinegar, depending on your preferences.
4. __Soy sauce__: The salty umami flavor of soy sauce pairs well with the earthy flavor of broccoli, which becomes sweeter during cooking. Season the broccoli with [soy sauce](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/soy-sauce-explained) after grilling it, or use a marinade with sesame oil, grated ginger, garlic, and honey.
5. __Taco seasoning__: Containing chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and paprika, taco seasoning has a smoky flavor that enhances the taste of grilled broccoli. For additional spice, add [cayenne pepper](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/whats-the-difference-between-cayenne-pepper-paprika-red-chili-pepper-and-ground-red-pepper-plus-15-red-pepper-varieties-and-culinary-uses) or red pepper flakes.
Learn how to make a grilled broccoli recipe you can use as a summer side dish or mix-in for grain bowls and pasta dishes.

Grilled broccoli is fresh broccoli that cooks on the grill. You can steam the broccoli first before finishing it on grill grates or in a grill pan, or you can place raw, <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-clean-broccoli' target='_self' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-clean-broccoli","linkCopy":"clean broccoli","category":null}'>clean broccoli</a> directly on the grill. Like roasted broccoli, grilled broccoli has a smoky flavor and crispy broccoli florets due to the high heat. Serve grilled <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/broccoli-recipes' target='_self' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/broccoli-recipes","linkCopy":"broccoli","category":null}'>broccoli</a> as a side dish or use it in grain bowls, pasta dishes, and salads with other grilled vegetables.

What Is Grilled Broccoli?

A variety of flavors pair well with broccoli’s earthy and slightly bitter taste. Here are five seasonings that will enhance your grilled broccoli dish: <ol class="mc-m-4"><li class="mc-my-4"> 1. Barbecue sauce: Brush the broccoli with homemade or store-bought barbecue sauce (or BBQ sauce) as the broccoli grills. Flip it frequently to caramelize the barbecue sauce and soften the broccoli. Alternatively, marinate the broccoli in barbecue sauce before placing it on the grill. </li><li class="mc-my-4"> 2. Curry powder: Whether it’s <a href='https://masterclass.com/articles/what-is-garam-masala-homemade-garam-masala-spice-blend-recipe-and-how-to-cook-with-garam-masala' target='_blank' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://masterclass.com/articles/what-is-garam-masala-homemade-garam-masala-spice-blend-recipe-and-how-to-cook-with-garam-masala","linkCopy":"garam masala","category":"automated-link"}' automatic='true'>garam masala</a> or a generic <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-make-homemade-curry-powder' target='_self' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-make-homemade-curry-powder","linkCopy":"curry powder","category":null}'>curry powder</a>, curry seasoning adds the flavors of turmeric, clove, cumin, and ginger. Mix olive oil and curry powder to form a paste, and then rub it on the broccoli. Alternatively, add a sprinkle of seasoning after you <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-cook-broccoli-how-to-steam-broccoli-and-roasted-broccoli-recipe' target='_self' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-cook-broccoli-how-to-steam-broccoli-and-roasted-broccoli-recipe","linkCopy":"steam broccoli","category":null}'>steam broccoli</a> and then again after you finish grilling it. </li><li class="mc-my-4"> 3. Oil and vinegar: After you grill the broccoli, season it with salt and pepper and drizzles of oil and vinegar. Use extra-virgin olive oil, sesame oil, avocado oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, or champagne vinegar, depending on your preferences. </li><li class="mc-my-4"> 4. Soy sauce: The salty umami flavor of soy sauce pairs well with the earthy flavor of broccoli, which becomes sweeter during cooking. Season the broccoli with <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/soy-sauce-explained' target='_self' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/soy-sauce-explained","linkCopy":"soy sauce","category":null}'>soy sauce</a> after grilling it, or use a marinade with sesame oil, grated ginger, garlic, and honey. </li><li class="mc-my-4"> 5. Taco seasoning: Containing chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and paprika, taco seasoning has a smoky flavor that enhances the taste of grilled broccoli. For additional spice, add <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/whats-the-difference-between-cayenne-pepper-paprika-red-chili-pepper-and-ground-red-pepper-plus-15-red-pepper-varieties-and-culinary-uses' target='_self' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/whats-the-difference-between-cayenne-pepper-paprika-red-chili-pepper-and-ground-red-pepper-plus-15-red-pepper-varieties-and-culinary-uses","linkCopy":"cayenne pepper","category":null}'>cayenne pepper</a> or red pepper flakes. </li></ol>

5 Seasoning Ideas for Grilled Broccoli

Grilled Broccoli Recipe

Learn how to make a grilled broccoli recipe you can use as a summer side dish or mix-in for grain bowls and pasta dishes.

Learn how to make a grilled broccoli recipe you can use as a summer side dish or mix-in for grain bowls and pasta dishes.
