Grilled Romaine Hearts

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Oct. 22, 2022
Romaine is a great companion for a grilled medium rare steak, but don’t leave it on the grill too long, or the leaves may scorch. —Stuart Pritchard, Commerce, Texas
Grilled Romaine Hearts Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 6 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise with cores intact
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk oil and vinegar. Generously brush over all surfaces of romaine. Grill romaine, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 1-2 minutes or until slightly charred and wilted, turning once. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 romaine heart (calculated without salt): 139 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.