Grilled Romaine Hearts

Fresh lettuce is ideal for lighter summer salads but when the temperatures plummet, the last thing I want to eat is something cool and crisp. That is where a good grill pan comes in handy. Drizzle olive oil over romaine hearts, season with salt and pepper, and you’ve got a fab and flavorful warm side dish that rivals any chilled salad.
Fresh lettuce is ideal for lighter summer salads but when the temperatures plummet, the last thing I want to eat is something cool and crisp. That is where a good grill pan comes in handy. Drizzle olive oil over romaine hearts, season with salt and pepper, and you’ve got a fab and flavorful warm side dish that rivals any chilled salad.

Grilled Romaine Hearts

Serves 4

Ingredients:

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• 2 hearts of romaine

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• Olive oil

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• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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• Dressing of your choice

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• Homemade baked croutons

Directions:

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1. Cut each heart of romaine in half lengthwise.

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2. Preheat grill pan over medium heat.

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3. Generously brush the cut side of romaine hearts with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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4. Place romaine hearts cut-side down onto hot grill pan. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes or until lettuce is lightly browned.

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5. Turn romaine hearts onto their side, grill for 30 seconds, flip onto the other side and grill for 30 seconds.

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6. Serve cut-side up drizzled with dressing and garnished with croutons.

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