Best 9 Grilled Romaine Lettuce Recipes

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**Grilled Romaine Lettuce: A Unique and Flavorful Dish**

Grilled romaine lettuce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, main course, or even a healthy snack. It's a great way to add some variety to your meals and get your daily dose of vegetables. This article provides three unique and flavorful recipes for grilled romaine lettuce, each with its own distinct taste and texture. From the classic grilled romaine salad with a tangy dressing to the more adventurous grilled romaine lettuce wraps with a spicy peanut sauce, there's something for everyone to enjoy. With its smoky flavor and crispy texture, grilled romaine lettuce is a dish that is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you wanting more. So fire up your grill and get ready to experience this delicious and healthy dish.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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 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 LETTUCE



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Got some Romaine hearts? Throw them on the grill! This grilled romaine lettuce recipe has a vibrant lemon vinaigrette & topped with parmesan cheese!

Provided by Yumna Jawad

Categories     Side     Side Dish

Time 11m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 heads romaine lettuce
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ lemon juiced (other half reserved for serving)
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Freshly grated parmesan cheese (for serving)

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to high heat.
  • Trim about an inch from the lettuce heart while making sure to keep it intact. Trim another inch from the top of the lettuce to remove some of the curly ends. Remove any wilted or browned leaves. Cut each lettuce head lengthwise in half.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Brush the dressing over the lettuce on all sides, making sure to get the dressing between the leaves as much as possible.
  • Transfer the romaine lettuce to the preheated grill and grill on the flat side of the romaine lettuce until lightly browned without moving, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately whole or chopped with more lemon juice and freshly grated parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 246 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRILLED LETTUCES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 16m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 heads Belgian endive, halved lengthwise
1 large head radicchio, cut into 6 to 8 wedges
1 head romaine lettuce, quartered
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Prepare the barbecue (medium-high heat).
  • Drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil over the endive, radicchio and romaine, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the lettuces until they are crisp-tender and browned in spots, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes. Coarsely chop the lettuces, then toss them in a large bowl with the remaining oil and vinegar. Season the salad, to taste, with more salt and pepper. Serve warm.

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



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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 ROMAINE SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 heads romaine lettuce
Extra-virgin olive oil
Citrus Caesar Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)
2 tablespoons anchovy paste
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium-high.
  • Rinse and pat dry the lettuce. Cut the 2 heads in half lengthwise. Brush surface with olive oil and grill about 4 to 5 minutes total, turning occasionally. Place each wedge on a salad plate and drizzle with Citrus Caesar Vinaigrette or your favorite Caesar dressing. With a vegetable peeler, shave some pieces from a wedge of Parmigiano-Reggiano over each salad and serve.
  • Place all ingredients in a pint jar with a lid. Secure the lid, then shake to blend. Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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 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

Tips:

  • Choose firm, dark green romaine lettuce hearts for grilling.
  • Cut the lettuce hearts in half lengthwise to ensure even cooking.
  • Brush the lettuce liberally with olive oil or your favorite dressing before grilling.
  • Grill the lettuce over medium-high heat until it is charred and slightly wilted, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Let the lettuce cool slightly before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Garnish the lettuce with crumbled cheese, chopped nuts, or a squeeze of lemon juice.

Conclusion:

Grilled romaine lettuce is a quick, easy, and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a healthy meal. It is a great way to add some smoky flavor to your next barbecue or cookout. With its slightly charred exterior and tender interior, grilled romaine lettuce is a versatile dish that can be paired with a variety of main courses and toppings. Whether you enjoy it on its own or as part of a salad, grilled romaine lettuce is a healthy and flavorful option that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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