Keto Grilled Romaine Lettuce
Elevate your keto meals with the irresistible simplicity of Keto Grilled Romaine Lettuce! This quick and easy recipe transforms humble romaine hearts into smoky, slightly charred masterpieces in just 15 minutes. Coated in a savory blend of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, and spices, the grilled lettuce takes on a bold flavor profile, balanced with a touch of freshness from a squeeze of lemon juice. A generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese adds a rich, cheesy finish that melts subtly over the warm lettuce, making every bite indulgent yet keto-friendly. Perfect as a light appetizer or a side dish for summer cookouts, this low-carb recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking bold flavor with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 Romaine lettuce hearts
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 Lemon
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Cut each romaine heart in half lengthwise to create flat sides.
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Brush the cut sides of the romaine lettuce halves generously with the olive oil mixture.
Place the romaine halves cut side down on the grill.
Grill for about 2-3 minutes until the lettuce is slightly charred and marked by the grill but still crisp in the center.
Remove from the grill and set on a serving plate cut side up.
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the grilled romaine halves.
Cut the lemon in half and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top for added flavor.
Serve immediately while the cheese is slightly melted and the lettuce is warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
532 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.2 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1548 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.1 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 333 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 156 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
