Best 9 Grilled Hearts Of Romaine Recipes

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**Grilled Hearts of Romaine: A Symphony of Flavors**

Grilled hearts of romaine is a delightful dish that combines the natural sweetness of romaine lettuce with the smoky, charred flavor of grilling. This versatile dish can be served as a main course, a side dish, or even a healthy snack. Whether you prefer a simple grilled romaine salad or a more elaborate dish with grilled vegetables, cheese, or protein, there's a recipe in this article that's sure to satisfy your taste buds.

**Grilled Hearts of Romaine Salad:** This classic recipe showcases the natural flavors of grilled romaine lettuce, dressed with a simple vinaigrette and topped with Parmesan cheese.

**Grilled Romaine with Grilled Vegetables:** Take your grilled romaine salad to the next level by adding grilled vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms. The smoky, charred flavor of the vegetables pairs perfectly with the grilled romaine and tangy vinaigrette.

**Grilled Romaine with Grilled Halloumi:** For a more substantial meal, try grilling romaine lettuce with halloumi cheese. The salty, slightly tangy flavor of halloumi complements the grilled romaine perfectly, and the cheese also gets a nice, crispy crust when grilled.

**Grilled Romaine with Grilled Shrimp:** Add some protein to your grilled romaine salad with grilled shrimp. The shrimp cook quickly and easily on the grill, and they add a delicious briny flavor to the salad.

**Grilled Romaine with Grilled Chicken:** Grilled chicken is another great option for adding protein to your grilled romaine salad. The chicken can be marinated in your favorite herbs and spices before grilling, and it pairs well with a variety of dressings.

No matter how you choose to prepare it, grilled hearts of romaine is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for any occasion. So fire up your grill and give one of these recipes a try!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED ROMAINE HEARTS



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Romaine is a great companion for a grilled medium rare steak, but don't leave it on the grill too long, or the leaves may scorch. -Stuart Pritchard, Commerce, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

3/4 cup olive oil
2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
6 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise with cores intact
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk oil and vinegar. Generously brush over all surfaces of romaine. Grill romaine, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 1-2 minutes or until slightly charred and wilted, turning once. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GRILLED ROMAINE



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h7m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 hearts of romaine, rinsed and patted dry
1 tablespoon olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup finely grated Parmesan
Vegetable spray, for pan

Steps:

  • Place vinegar in shallow pan and place in the freezer. Allow the vinegar to freeze, approximately 2 hours. Once frozen, scrape with a fork to create a shaved ice texture. Return the vinegar to the freezer until ready to use.
  • Cut each heart of romaine in half lengthwise so that the root keeps each piece together. Lightly brush the cut side of the romaine pieces with olive oil. Season with the pepper. Place the cheese in a shallow pan large enough to lay the romaine in and press the cheese firmly onto the cut side of the romaine until it adheres.
  • Spray a nonstick griddle or saute pan with vegetable spray and preheat over medium-high heat. Place the romaine in the pan and cook until the cheese turns golden, approximately 1 to 2 minutes Place the romaine, cheese side up onto plates and sprinkle with the vinegar ice. Serve immediately.

GRILLED ROMAINE



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Simple, delicious and is excellent when paired with grilled steak!

Provided by Cambry

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 head romaine lettuce, cut in half lengthwise
1 tablespoon steak seasoning
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Drizzle olive oil over romaine lettuce and season with steak seasoning.
  • Place lettuce cut side-down on preheated grill. Cook until lettuce is slightly wilted and charred, about 5 minutes. Drizzle with lemon juice to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1390.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

GRILLED ROMAINE



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Lettuces do nicely on the grill, softening slightly at their centers and charring beautifully at their tips. Their bitterness is a fine counterpart to the sweet spiciness of a lot of grilled foods. In this recipe, the dressing is Caesar-like. Mustard and mayonnaise serve as emulsifiers, while anchovies, garlic and vinegar provide a welcome kick. Make sure to paint the dressing into the crevices between the leaves, so that while the lettuce caramelizes slightly on the exterior, there is still warm creaminess within.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
6 anchovy fillets, rinsed and minced
2 teaspoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 heads romaine lettuce, tops and bottoms trimmed neatly, the heads cut lengthwise into quarters
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Build a fire in your grill, leaving one side free of coals. When coals are covered with gray ash and the temperature is medium (you can hold your hand 5 inches above the coals for 5 to 7 seconds), you are ready to cook. (For a gas grill, turn all burners to high, lower cover and heat for 15 minutes, then turn burners to medium.)
  • Meanwhile, make the dressing: Put the minced garlic into a bowl, and add the minced anchovies. Using a whisk, mix and mash these ingredients together until they form a paste. Add the mayonnaise and the mustard and whisk. Add the olive oil, whisking all the while, and then the vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Make the salad: Drizzle the olive oil over the quartered heads of lettuce. Lightly grill these directly over the hot coals for 15 to 20 seconds on each side, until they are lightly golden, then remove to the cool side of the grill. Using a pastry brush or a small spoon, paint the dressing over the lettuce, making sure to get dressing between the leaves. Sprinkle the lettuce with Parmesan and cover the grill for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the cheese to melt and the lettuce to soften further. Remove lettuce to a platter and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 457, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 891 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GRILLED HEARTS OF ROMAINE



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     side-dish

Time 11m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 hearts romaine lettuce
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill or a grill pan.
  • Cut each heart of romaine in half lengthwise, leaving the end intact so each half holds together. Cut the tops of the lettuce, if necessary. Brush with olive oil and grill over medium heat until the lettuce chars and wilts slightly, about 6 minutes, turning a few times. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

GRILLED ROMAINE WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola
6 leaves fresh basil, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise
Canola oil, for brushing
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola, for garnish
4 leaves fresh basil, torn, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the balsamic dressing: In a blender, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Gorgonzola, basil, garlic, a pinch each of salt and pepper and 2 tablespoons water. Blend until the dressing is creamy and the garlic and basil are finely chopped.
  • For the grilled romaine: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat.
  • Lightly brush the cut sides of the romaine with the canola oil. Place the romaine on the grill cut-side down and cook until grill marks form and the leaves are slightly charred, 1 to 3 minutes. Arrange on a platter cut-side up.
  • Drizzle the romaine with the dressing. Sprinkle with the Gorgonzola and torn basil and serve.

GRILLED ROMAINE



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Provided by Marc Murphy

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 large heads romaine lettuce, halved lengthwise
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Juice of 3 lemons

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium high. Drizzle the lettuce with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the lettuce cut-side down on the grill and cook until grill marks appear, about 2 minutes. Rotate 45 degrees and cook until crosshatch marks appear, about 2 more minutes. Transfer to a platter, drizzle with the lemon juice and serve immediately.

GRILLED HEARTS OF ROMAINE



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Categories     Salad     Lettuce

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 (1/4-inch-thick) slices pancetta
3 flat anchovy fillets
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil plus additional for brushing
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated Asiago cheese plus 1/4 cup shavings (preferably made with a Y-shaped vegetable peeler), divided
3 hearts of romaine, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • * Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. * Bake pancetta in 1 layer in a 4-sided sheet pan, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 30 minutes. * Meanwhile, prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium heat for gas); see "Grilling Procedure." * Purée anchovies, mayonnaise, blue cheese, garlic, sugar, mustard, soy sauce, and 1/2 tsp pepper in a food processor. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream, blending until combined. Transfer to a small bowl and whisk in lemon juice, grated Asiago, and salt to taste. * Lightly brush romaine with oil and season with 1/4 tsp each of salt and pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until slightly wilted and browned in spots, 3 to 5 minutes. * Serve romaine drizzled with dressing and sprinkled with crumbled pancetta and shaved Asiago. cooks' note: Romaine can be cooked in an oiled hot grill pan over medium heat.

SAM'S GRILLED HEARTS OF ROMAINE



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Make and share this Sam's Grilled Hearts of Romaine recipe from Food.com.

Provided by San Marcos Sunshine

Categories     Low Protein

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 whole romaine lettuce hearts (Buy the "hearts only" which come 3 in a bag.)
olive oil
balsamic vinegar
2 -4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated over top
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium.
  • Slice a thin 1/16 off the core end of the head, just to clean it up. Don't cut off too much. You want the heart to hold together.
  • Cut lengthways down the middle of romaine making two equal halves.
  • Brush all of each half with olive oil, and place cut side down on grill.
  • Grill only a couple of minutes, just until leaves begin to wilt. Turn and repeat.
  • Remove from grill and place cut side up on plate.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar on each half, then shred cheese on top.
  • Crumble bacon over and top with a light drizzle of olive oil.
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.
  • Double or triple as needed for more servings.
  • See Sam make this recipe with his new "Special Angel" at thecookingguy.com. Click on "video" at the bottom of his home page.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.5, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 209.8, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 3.7, Protein 6.8

Tips:

  • Choose the right romaine hearts: Select firm, tightly packed hearts that are free of blemishes and bruises. Smaller hearts are typically more tender and flavorful.
  • Prep the romaine hearts properly: Trim off the root end and any wilted or damaged leaves. Cut the hearts in half lengthwise, then rinse them thoroughly and pat them dry.
  • Use high-quality olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice for grilling romaine hearts. It has a rich flavor and aroma that will enhance the taste of the grilled vegetables.
  • Season the romaine hearts well: Before grilling, brush the romaine hearts with olive oil and season them with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings. This will help to bring out their natural flavor.
  • Grill the romaine hearts over medium-high heat: This will help to char the outside of the hearts while keeping the inside tender and juicy.
  • Don't overcrowd the grill: Make sure to leave enough space between the romaine hearts so that they can cook evenly.
  • Flip the romaine hearts halfway through grilling: This will ensure that they cook evenly on both sides.
  • Cook the romaine hearts until they are slightly charred and tender: The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the hearts, but they should be done in about 5-7 minutes per side.
  • Serve the grilled romaine hearts immediately: They are best enjoyed hot off the grill.

Conclusion:

Grilled romaine hearts are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a balanced meal. They are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Grilling romaine hearts is a simple and easy way to prepare them, and they can be enjoyed on their own or as part of a salad or main course.

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