Sugar-Free Grilled Romaine Lettuce
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Sugar-Free Grilled Romaine Lettuce recipe! Perfectly charred on the grill, these romaine lettuce hearts transform into a warm, smoky delight with crispy edges and tender centers. Brushed with a zesty blend of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, and seasonings, this flavorful dish is quick to prepare, making it a stellar sugar-free side or appetizer for any occasion. Optional toppings like freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley add a touch of elegance and richness, but the recipe shines with or without them. Ready in just 15 minutes, this low-carb, gluten-free dish pairs beautifully with grilled meats or stands out as a light and satisfying plant-based starter.
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Ingredients
- 2 whole Romaine lettuce hearts
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Step 2
Rinse the romaine lettuce hearts under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Keep them whole and leave the core intact to hold the leaves together.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
Brush the olive oil mixture generously over the cut side of each romaine heart.
Step 5
Place the romaine hearts cut side down on the preheated grill. Grill for about 2-3 minutes until the lettuce is slightly charred and has grill marks.
Step 6
Carefully turn the romaine hearts and grill for an additional 2 minutes on the other side.
Step 7
Remove the romaine hearts from the grill and place them on a serving platter.
Step 8
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley, if using, before serving.
Step 9
Serve the grilled romaine lettuce warm as a delicious sugar-free side dish or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (661.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 379.7 |
| Total Fat 30.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 8.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1363.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 21.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 6.4g | |
| Protein 10.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 2.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 368.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 57.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories