This simply grilled broccolini is topped with a confetti of textures and flavors.
Caution: You may have to make a double batch to keep your guests happy!
Its a side dish with major wow factor.
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It comes together in under 25 minutes (so quick!)
and it looks (and tastes!)
stunningbright colors, different textures, and a super creamy dressing.
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It all adds up to more than the sum of its parts.
Broccolini is Great for Grilling
Broccolini is a fantastic veg for the grill.
Grill it quickly over high direct heat, set right over the lit coals or burners.
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Broccolini is a cross between regular broccoli and gai lan, sometimes called Chinese kale or Chinese broccoli.
you could use the whole thingtheyll be no waste since you wont need to trim it before grilling.
In the U.K., broccolini goes by the trademarked name of Tenderstem.
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The seeds are ground until buttery and smooth in the same way peanut butter is made.
Use whichever you have available.
When you mix tahini with lemon juice, it thickens and creates a rather unappetizing clumpy paste.
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It will miraculously transform into a smooth and creamy dressing when you whisk in the cold water.
They can be tricky to find in the summer, depending on whereabouts the in world you are looking.
Take the time to toast any punch in of nut prior to using them.
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Its a simple yet effective trick to upping the flavor.
Season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper, stir well, and refrigerate until ready to use.
The dressing will keep for at least 3 days covered and chilled in the fridge.
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Place the lit coals onto one half of the grill.
For a gas grill, turn on one burner to high heat.
Tip the pine nuts into a small fireproof panit shouldnt have any plastic or wooden parts.
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Set it on the grill directly over the fire.
you could also do this on the stove top over medium-high heat.
Toss to evenly coat.
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Use tongs to rest the stems perpendicular to the grill bars directly over the fire.
Every fire is different, so dont go by cook times but by visual cues.
Scatter the pomegranate seeds, toasted pine nuts, parsley, and Aleppo pepper flakes on top.
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