Grilled Romaine Lettuce

Ingredients:

• olive oil cooking spray
• 1 head romaine lettuce, quartered lengthwise and rinsed
• 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp. + 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Makes 4 Servings

1. Spray a grill pan or the grates of a grill with olive oil to medium.
2. Place the romaine quarters, with some water clinging to them, on the grill and cook, turning the romaine as it browns in spots and softens, until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper.
4. Transfer the grilled lettuce to a platter. Drizzle the dressing over it and serve hot or at room temperature.

WW POINTS VALUE: 2 pts.

 

Note: This recipe appears in the South Beach Diet Gluten Solutions Cookbook. Who knew that grilling lettuce could taste good afterwords? Don't be fooled by the romaine lettuce. It's a good source of  Vitamin C, beta-carotene, and even some iron from the dark green leaves. The dressing on the lettuce it quite tasty. You can even throw in some grilled tomatoes for a complete salad and it will be quite filling.