Grilled Broccoli with Chipotle-Lime Butter and Queso Fresco

Side Dish

Total time: about 10-15 mins

Serves: approx. 4-5 servings

If you've never tried grilling broccoli, you are missing out: The vegetable becomes tender and deliciously charred. Tossing the broccoli with a butter flavored with lime zest, honey and smoky chipotle Tabasco makes it luscious.

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon Tabasco Chipotle Sauce
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 garlic clove, finely grated
• Salt
• 4 heads of broccoli—stems trimmed, cut into large florets
• Olive oil, for drizzling
• 1 cup crumbled Queso Fresco*

Directions

1. In a bowl, stir the softened butter with the lime zest, lime juice, Tabasco, honey and garlic and season lightly with salt.*
2.  Drizzle the broccoli florets with olive oil and season with salt. Grill over moderately high heat, turning the florets occasionally, until crisp-tender and lightly charred, about 8 minutes.
3. Transfer the broccoli to a platter and toss with the lime butter. Garnish with the Queso Fresco and serve.

Notes*

*Queso Fresco is a creamy, crumbly white cheese from Mexico that can be found at specialty food shops and most major grocers.

*The chipotle-lime butter can be refrigerated overnight. Soften it at room temperature before using.