Roasted Romaine Lettuce Hearts
Roasted Romaine Lettuce Hearts are a delightful twist on a classic salad ingredient. This recipe transforms fresh Romaine hearts into a warm, tender, and slightly crispy side dish, seasoned simply with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Perfect for a quick, healthy, and delicious addition to any meal.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 72kcal
Equipment
- 1 Knife
- 1 Paper towels
Ingredients
- 2 romaine lettuce hearts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Wash the Romaine hearts by submerging them in a pot of cold water and swirling to clean the inner leaves.
- Shake off excess water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Cut off the brown base of the Romaine hearts and then cut each heart in half lengthwise.
- Place the halved Romaine hearts on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Rub the oil and seasonings evenly over the Romaine hearts.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until they are tender and slightly charred.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a different flavor, try adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before roasting.
- You can also use your favorite seasonings to customize this dish to your taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4.922IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg