Heart-Healthy Grilled Romaine Lettuce

Transform your greens into a show-stopping side dish with this Heart-Healthy Grilled Romaine Lettuce recipe. Perfect for summer cookouts or elegant dinner parties, this quick and easy recipe combines smoky grilled romaine with a zesty homemade vinaigrette made of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic. Just a few minutes on the grill brings out an irresistible charred flavor while keeping the lettuce tender yet crisp. To elevate the dish, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and freshly chopped parsley for a finishing touch. Low in calories, packed with nutrients, and ready in under 15 minutes, this recipe is a must-try for healthy eating enthusiasts. Serve it as a light starter or pair it with your favorite grilled protein for a balanced, flavorful meal! Keywords: grilled romaine lettuce, heart-healthy recipe, easy side dish, summer grilling, charred vegetables.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 Romaine lettuce heads
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 Garlic clove, minced
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 2

Cut each romaine lettuce head in half lengthwise, keeping the core intact to hold the leaves together.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create a vinaigrette.

Step 4

Brush the cut sides of the romaine halves generously with the vinaigrette.

Step 5

Place the romaine halves cut side down on the grill. Grill for 2-3 minutes until the leaves are slightly charred and warmed through.

Step 6

Gently turn the romaine halves over and grill for another 1-2 minutes on the other side.

Step 7

Remove the romaine from the grill and place on a serving platter.

Step 8

Optional: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the warm romaine halves.

Step 9

Finish by garnishing with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a side dish or a light starter.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(252.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	327.1

Total Fat 31.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 8mg	0%
Sodium 761.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 10.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.2g	0%
Total Sugars 3.3g
Protein 6.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 169.2mg	0%
Iron 2.6mg	0%
Potassium 362.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 80.7%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 11.5%