Name: Grilled Broccoli With Avocado and Sesame
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup white balsamic vinegar or unseasoned rice vinegar; ¼ cup dry white wine or water; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 3 jalapeños, halved lengthwise, seeded; 1 avocado, halved; 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped; ¼ cup tahini; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 7 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided; ⅓ cup cilantro leaves with tender stems, plus more for serving; 8 tablespoons olive oil, divided; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1 pound broccoli (about 2 medium heads), stems peeled, heads halved lengthwise; 1 medium red onion, sliced into ½-inch rings; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

A salad of grilled broccoli and red onions with avocado sesame seeds and cilantro.

Photo by Alex Lau, Styling by Sue Li

Broccoli can take more heat on the grill than you might think; it won’t taste burnt unless you actually set it on fire.

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