Grilled Romaine
Grilled Romaine brings smoky char and crisp-tender texture to a simple four-ingredient side. The lettuce is brushed with olive oil, seasoned boldly like a steak, and finished with a squeeze of bright lemon for a fresh, zippy contrast. Great alongside grilled meats or as a quick summer starter.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Romaine, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all ingredients. Preheat the grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Drizzle olive oil over the romaine lettuce; sprinkle the seasoning on top.
- 3
Set the romaine cut side down on the preheated grill; cook until slightly wilted and charred, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Drizzle with lemon juice to serve.
- 5
Enjoy!
- Calories 80.91 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 1.15 g Low Source 2%
- Carbohydrate 6.89 g 3%
- Total Fat 6.56 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.94 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 49.28 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 2.81 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 2.66 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 48.08 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.01 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 267.76 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 135.3 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 32.17 mg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Grilled Romaine is made with 4 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Lemon, Olive Oil, Romaine Lettuce, and Steak Seasoning. Each serving provides about 80.91 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Romaine made of?
- The main ingredients are Lemon, Olive Oil, Romaine Lettuce, Steak Seasoning. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Romaine?
- About 10 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 80.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Romaine easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Grilled Romaine healthy?
- Grilled Romaine has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 80.91 calories and 1.15 g of protein, or 2% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. It contains Citrus, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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