Low Carb Grilled Romaine Lettuce
Elevate your salad game with this Low Carb Grilled Romaine Lettuce recipe, a quick and nutrient-packed dish that's perfect for summer barbecues or a light weeknight meal. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients, including crisp romaine lettuce, zesty lemon juice, and savory Parmesan cheese, this dish is ready in under 15 minutes from start to finish. Grilling imparts a smoky char to the lettuce, while a drizzle of garlic-lemon olive oil dressing adds a delightful burst of flavor. Finished with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan, this keto-friendly recipe is an elegant way to enjoy vegetables in a whole new way. Serve it as a stand-alone appetizer or a vibrant side dish for grilled meats or seafood.
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Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Step 2
Cut each head of romaine lettuce in half lengthwise, keeping the core intact to hold the leaves together.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to form a dressing.
Step 4
Brush the cut sides of the romaine halves generously with the dressing.
Step 5
Place the romaine halves cut-side down on the grill.
Step 6
Grill for about 2-3 minutes until the leaves are slightly wilted and have grill marks.
Step 7
Flip the romaine halves and grill the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Step 8
Once grilled to your liking, remove from heat and transfer to a serving platter.
Step 9
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley evenly over the grilled romaine.
Step 10
Serve immediately, optional to drizzle remaining dressing on top for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1261.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 482.7 |
| Total Fat 32.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g | |
| Cholesterol 8.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1584.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 37.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.8g | |
| Protein 20.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 532.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2395.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories