Grilled Hearts of Romaine Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Vegetable Side Dish Recipes. (Grilled Hearts of Romaine Recipe). This is truly and ridiculously easy. The trick is to get the grill grates very hot. And the result? A lightly caramelized surface and a slightly smoky flavor. The insides stay cool and crisp. It's quite a contrast of tastes and textures.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Grilled Hearts of Romaine Recipe

Ingredients

3 romaine lettuce hearts

halved lengthwise

1 tablespoon olive oil

divided

or as needed

2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

or to taste

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

or to taste

2 tablespoons sherry vinegar

or to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

or to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Brush each romaine lettuce half with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil.

Step 3

Cook romaine hearts cut-side down on the preheated grill until the cut-side is slightly caramelized but the inside is still cool and crisp about 2 minutes. Transfer lettuce cut-side up to a platter. Sprinkle Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over lettuce and drizzle balsamic vinegar sherry vinegar and 2 tablespoons olive oil over the top.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Hearts of Romaine Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 88.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.9g 4%

Carbohydrates: 4.2g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 8%

Sugars: 2g

Fat: 7.5g 12%

Saturated Fat: 1.3g 6%

Cholesterol: 1.5mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 5814.4IU 116%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 5%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 24mg 40%

Folate: 136.2mcg 34%

Calcium: 53.5mg 5%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 14.9mg 5%

Potassium: 257mg 7%

Sodium: 35.2mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 67.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.