Grilled Romaine Hearts Recipe

"If you haven't tried romaine ... you are missing out. It is so good and is truly is a whole different taste. It gets a bit smoky (if done on an outside grill), but it is really just unique. Now this is the basic method for grilling it, however - how you finish it is up to you. A drizzle of lemon or vinegar as it cooks is very nice; a flavored or herbed butter or oil; or try adding grated cheese such as parmesan or fontina cheese. You can then serve whole or you can chop it up for a family style salad. Serve with your favorite dressings or garnishes; such as tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, onions, etc."

Original is 4 servings

Metric US

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Ingredients

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2 romaine hearts, cut lengthwise (leave the stem on)
1 1/2 tablespoons oil (olive oil)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Salad dressing

Garnishes
Vegetables (such as tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, mushrooms, onions)
Croutons
Cheese

Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (29.5 g)
Calories 49.1
Total Fat - 5.1 g
Saturated Fat - 0.7 g
Cholesterol - 0 mg
Sodium - 292.7 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 0.9 g
Dietary Fiber - 0.5 g
Sugars - 0.3 g
Protein - 0.3 g
Calcium - 8.6 mg
Iron - 0.3 mg
Vitamin C - 0.9 mg
Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Romaine Hearts ... Cut lengthwise, leaving the stem on. Brush with the oil on the outside leaves and the cut side. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Grill ... Cut side down first; about 1-2 minutes until you have light grill marks; then flip and grill the other side for another 1-2 minutes. These can be done inside on a grill pan, or even in a saute pan if that is all you have.

Step 3

Note ... As it grills you can brush on a garlic butter, add a drizzle of red wine or balsamic vinegar, drizzle on lemon juice, or add some grated cheese to melt the last few minutes.

Step 4

Serve ... One half of a romaine heart is the perfect serving for 1 person. Or, you can chop the lettuce up and serve family style. Add your favorite dressing and any garnishes. One of my favorites is sauteed bacon bits, diced onion and a blue cheese dressing. Just ENJOY with your favorite toppings.