Sam's Grilled Hearts of Romaine
Elevate your salad game with Sam's Grilled Hearts of Romaine, a quick and easy recipe that transforms a simple romaine lettuce into a smoky, charred delight bursting with flavor. Perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners, this dish features tender romaine hearts lightly brushed with olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper before being grilled to perfection. A finishing drizzle of fresh lemon juice and optional balsamic vinegar adds brightness, while a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and crunchy croutons makes each bite irresistibly satisfying. Ready in just 15 minutes, this elegant side dish is an effortless way to bring bold, gourmet flavors to your table. Keywords: grilled romaine, easy salad recipes, smoky romaine lettuce, healthy side dishes.
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Ingredients
- 2 whole heads hearts of romaine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 cups parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
- 0.5 cups croutons (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Step 2
Slice the hearts of romaine in half lengthwise, keeping the core intact to hold the leaves together.
Step 3
Drizzle the cut sides of the romaine halves evenly with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Step 4
Place the romaine halves cut-side down onto the preheated grill. Grill for 2-3 minutes until the edges begin to char slightly and the lettuce softens. Flip and grill the rounded side for an additional 1-2 minutes, if desired.
Step 5
Remove the romaine from the grill and place it onto a serving platter, cut-side up.
Step 6
Drizzle the grilled romaine with lemon juice and balsamic vinegar (if using) for added depth of flavor.
Step 7
Sprinkle the grilled romaine with freshly grated parmesan cheese and croutons, if desired.
Step 8
Serve immediately as a side dish or light salad while warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1336.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 838.4 |
| Total Fat 45.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 22.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2058.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 86.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 14.8g | |
| Protein 25.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 753.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 19.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 120.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories