Once you grill a hearty lettuce, like romaine, you’ll say, “Why haven’t I been grilling lettuce all along?” You could also grill other lettuces along with the romaine, like endive and radicchio. Once all the lettuces are charred: chop, chop, chop. Put the chopped lettuces in a wooden bowl that’s been rubbed with a garlic clove (Alex’s mom’s idea!).
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Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce split in half horizontally
- olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
Servings: people
Instructions
- Rub the romaine halves all over with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and place cut-side down on a hot grill. Grill for a few minutes until the lettuce begins to char. When you start to see charring, flip the halves over and grill for a few minutes on the other side. When the second side is charred to your liking, take both romaine halves off the grill. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and drizzle with more balsamic vinegar before serving, if you like.
