How to Make Grilled Hearts of Romaine - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled Hearts of Romaine is a simple yet delicious dish that is perfect for a summer barbecue or a light, refreshing side dish. This recipe takes one of the most popular salad greens and transforms it into a smoky, charred treat that is bursting with flavor.

Grilling the hearts of romaine brings out their natural sweetness and adds a depth of flavor that you won't get from simply eating it raw. Plus, the slight char from the grill adds a nice texture to the romaine, making it a deli...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Brush each romaine lettuce half with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    88 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 35mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 54mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 257mg