Grilled Romaine Hearts

Name: Grilled Romaine Hearts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup olive oil; 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar; 6 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise with cores intact; Salt and pepper to taste

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

1/2 romaine heart (calculated without salt): 139 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

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

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