Whole30 Grilled Romaine Lettuce
Elevate your salad game with Whole30 Grilled Romaine Lettuce, a smoky, charred twist on a classic green. This simple yet stunning recipe transforms crisp romaine hearts into a deliciously smoky and slightly caramelized side dish with just a few minutes on the grill. Brushed with a zesty blend of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper, the romaine gets a bold flavor boost with each bite. Finished with a drizzle of Whole30-compliant balsamic vinegar and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this minimal-ingredient, 15-minute recipe is not only healthy but also bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors. Perfect for quick dinners, barbecues, or as an elegant salad foundation, this Whole30-approved dish will make you rethink your approach to leafy greens.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads romaine lettuce hearts
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Whole30-compliant balsamic vinegar
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
While the grill is heating, prepare the romaine lettuce: remove any wilted outer leaves and slice each head in half lengthwise through the core, keeping the core intact to hold the leaves together.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, sea 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. Grill for about 2 to 3 minutes, until grill marks appear and the lettuce is slightly charred but still crisp.
Flip the romaine halves over and grill for an additional 1 to 2 minutes on the other side.
Remove the grilled romaine from the grill and arrange them on a serving platter.
Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the grilled romaine and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Serve immediately and enjoy this flavorful, healthy side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
357 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.1 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1228 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 261 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 117 mg | 2% | |
*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.
