Easy Grilled Romaine Hearts
A super simple recipe for the tastiest - yet surprising - vegetable to grill! So easy to make with only 4 ingredients and 2 minutes on the grill. This is the perfect foolproof recipe for your next cookout or BBQ.
Ingredients
- 2 romaine hearts (cut in half lengthwise)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat grill on high. Halve romaine hearts. Whisk olive and balsamic vinegar together.
- With cut sides up, brush the romaine hearts with olive oil and balsamic mixture. Sprinkle salt and pepper.
- Grill lettuce (uncovered), cut side face down, for 2 minutes.
- Flip and cook 1 additional minute. The lettuce should have that nice charred look on the outside but still be crisp on the indside.
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- TIPS: Only cook for a few minutes on the grill - you want the lettuce slightly wilted but still crisp-tender inside.
- VARIATIONS:
- Grilled romaine Caesar salad: leave the grilled lettuce whole or cut it into bite-sized pieces; top with a small amount of caesar salad dressing, croutons, tomato, and freshly grated parmesan cheese.
- Blue cheese wedge salad: top with blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumbles, cherry tomatoes, and crispy cooked bacon.
- SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with shaved or shredded parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 143mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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