Grilled Hearts of Romaine

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Description

This is truly and ridiculously easy. The trick is to get the grill grates very hot. And the result? A lightly caramelized surface and a slightly smoky flavor. The insides stay cool and crisp. It’s quite a contrast of tastes and textures.

Ingredients

  • 3 romaine lettuce hearts, halved lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided, or as needed
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat
  2. and lightly oil the grate.
  3. Brush each romaine lettuce half with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil.
  4. Cook romaine hearts
  5. cut-side down
  6. on the preheated grill until the cut-side is slightly caramelized but the inside is still cool and crisp
  7. about 2 minutes. Transfer lettuce
  8. cut-side up
  9. to a platter. Sprinkle Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over lettuce and drizzle balsamic vinegar
  10. sherry vinegar
  11. and 2 tablespoons olive oil over the top.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 15 mins

Servings: 6

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