Best 5 Grilled Romaine Hearts Recipes

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**Grilled Romaine Hearts: A Delightful Medley of Recipes for a Savory Treat**

Grilled romaine hearts, with their charred exterior and smoky flavor, are a culinary delight that can be enjoyed as a standalone dish or as a versatile ingredient in various recipes. This article presents a collection of mouthwatering recipes that showcase the unique charm of grilled romaine hearts. From simple grilled romaine salad with tangy dressing to innovative stuffed romaine hearts with savory fillings, these recipes offer a range of options to suit diverse tastes and preferences. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey where grilled romaine hearts take center stage, tantalizing your taste buds with their smoky essence and endless possibilities.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED HEARTS OF ROMAINE



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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.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 88.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 35.2 mg, Sugar 2 g

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 HEARTS WITH CAESAR VINAIGRETTE



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This is so good! My mom found this recipe in USA Weekend newspaper. We never grilled lettuce before and to my surprise it was still crispy.

Provided by Ashley Vinyard

Categories     Vegetable

Time 16m

Yield 4 halves, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
olive oil flavored cooking spray
2 romaine lettuce hearts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire and pepper. Stir in the Parmesan Cheese.
  • Preheat the grill over medium-high heat, oil grills surface.
  • Cut romaine hearts in half length-wise and leave end in tact so each half holds together.
  • Spray Romaine lightly all over with oil spray.
  • Grill until grill marks form and the lettuce wilts slightly, about 6 minutes.
  • Turn once or twice.
  • Drizzle with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.5, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 2.2, Sodium 72.4, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 3.9, Protein 4.9

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 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.

Tips:

  • To choose the best romaine hearts, look for firm, tightly packed leaves with no signs of wilting or bruising.
  • Before grilling, trim the root end of the romaine hearts and remove any loose or damaged leaves.
  • Drizzle the romaine hearts with olive oil and season them with salt and pepper, or use your favorite marinade.
  • Grill the romaine hearts over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are slightly charred and tender.
  • Serve the grilled romaine hearts immediately, topped with your favorite dressing or sauce.

Conclusion:

Grilling romaine hearts is a quick and easy way to add a healthy and delicious side dish to your next meal. With their slightly charred exterior and tender interior, grilled romaine hearts are a great way to enjoy this versatile vegetable. Whether you serve them simply grilled with a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice, or topped with your favorite dressing or sauce, grilled romaine hearts are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give grilled romaine hearts a try!

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