Soy-Free Grilled Romaine Lettuce
Elevate your summer grilling game with this Soy-Free Grilled Romaine Lettuce recipe—an easy, flavorful dish that's both light and satisfying. Perfect as a side or a stand-alone light meal, tender Romaine lettuce hearts are brushed with a bold olive oil blend infused with garlic and onion powders, then charred to smoky perfection on the grill. A fresh squeeze of lemon juice adds a zesty brightness, while a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese lends a savory, nutty finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this simple yet elegant recipe is gluten-free, soy-free, and a deliciously unexpected addition to your barbecue spread. Serve warm and watch as this healthy grilled dish becomes a new favorite!
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Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce hearts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 whole Lemon
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Step 2
Cut the Romaine lettuce heads in half lengthwise, ensuring that each leaf is still attached to the core.
Step 3
Rinse the lettuce halves under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
Step 4
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Step 5
Brush the cut sides of the Romaine lettuce with the seasoned olive oil mixture.
Step 6
Place the lettuce halves cut side down on the preheated grill.
Step 7
Grill for 3-4 minutes, until the leaves begin to char and slightly wilt, but the heads still hold together. Flip and grill for another 2-3 minutes on the other side.
Step 8
Remove the lettuce halves from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter.
Step 9
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the grilled lettuce.
Step 10
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the lettuce halves.
Step 11
Serve warm as a side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (712.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 449.3 |
| Total Fat 34.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 20mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1583.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 25.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.5g | |
| Protein 15.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 484.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 111.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories