Low Fat Grilled Romaine Lettuce
Elevate your side dish game with this irresistibly simple yet flavor-packed Low Fat Grilled Romaine Lettuce recipe. Perfect for healthy grilling enthusiasts, this dish transforms crisp romaine hearts into smoky, slightly charred bundles of goodness in just minutes. Brushed with a light olive oil mixture infused with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then kissed by the grill, the lettuce develops a stunning depth of flavor while retaining its satisfying crunch. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the dish, and a sprinkling of optional Parmesan cheese adds a whisper of indulgence. Ideal for quick prep and ready in under 15 minutes, this recipe is a low-fat, nutrient-rich addition to any meal. Whether served as a unique appetizer, a gourmet side, or a light main course, this grilled goodness brings healthy elegance to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 Lemon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Rinse the romaine lettuce hearts under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Slice each romaine heart in half lengthwise, keeping the root end intact to hold the leaves together.
In a small bowl, mix the extra virgin olive oil with the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Brush the olive oil mixture evenly over the cut sides of the romaine hearts.
Cut the lemon in half. Juice one half of the lemon and slice the other half into wedges for serving.
Place the romaine hearts cut side down on the hot grill.
Grill for about 2-3 minutes, or until grill marks appear and the lettuce is slightly wilted.
Flip the hearts and grill for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Remove the romaine from the grill, squeeze lemon juice over each heart, and, if desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
363 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.5 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 9 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1068 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.7 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.8 g | ||
| Protein | 20.8 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 572 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2437 mg | 52% | |
*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.
