Vegan Grilled Romaine Lettuce
Smoky, tender, and bursting with flavor, this Vegan Grilled Romaine Lettuce recipe modernizes your salad game with a charred twist. Fresh romaine hearts are brushed with a zesty olive oil blend infused with lemon juice, garlic powder, and black pepper, then quickly grilled to perfection—retaining their crispness while teasing out deep, smoky notes. Finished with a sprinkle of nutritional yeast and fresh parsley, this dish offers layers of savory and herbaceous goodness, perfect for a light side or a standout appetizer. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the ultimate plant-based grill recipe for summer gatherings or weeknight meals, satisfying vegans and non-vegans alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce hearts
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Cut each romaine lettuce head in half lengthwise, keeping the core intact to hold the leaves together.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Brush the cut sides of the romaine halves generously with the olive oil mixture.
Place the romaine halves cut side down on the grill. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until grill marks appear and the leaves start to wilt but remain crisp.
Gently turn each lettuce half over using tongs, and grill the other side for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
Remove the romaine from the grill and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and nutritional yeast.
Serve immediately while warm or let it cool slightly for a refreshing salad experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
531 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.2 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2438 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 13.0 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 334 mg | 7% | |
*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.
