Grilled Romaine Lettuce

CentraCare Health Weight Management Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 heads of fresh, firm romaine lettuce, cut vertically in half (you will have 4 halves)
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• salt
• black pepper
• 1 medium lemon, cut in half (optional)
• 4 Tbsp. fresh parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Make sure grates of grill are clean. Turn grill to medium high.
2. Brush lettuce halves with 1 Tbsp. olive oil (to keep lettuce from sticking to grill).
3. Sprinkle each lettuce half with salt and pepper (or any other seasonings you enjoy).
4. Grill for 3 minutes, cut side down. Flip and grill for 1-2 more minutes.
5. Remove from grill.
6. Optional: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over each half. Top each half with a tablespoon of parmesan.
7. Chop lettuce and top with your choice of toppings and/or dressing.

Yield: 4 servings

Nutrition Information Per Serving

Calories: 83
Fat: 4 g.
Saturated Fat: 1 mg.
Sodium: 97 mg.
Carbs: 10 g.
Fiber: 7 g.
Protein: 4 g.

Exchanges per serving: 2 Vegetable; 1 Fat

Recipe source: Adapted from Heartbeet Kitchen