Recipes
Grilled Romaine BLT
A guilt-free (breadless) take on a classic favorite. Fresh romaine, juicy tomatoes and crispy bacon make this a hit for the whole family.
Ingredients:
2 heads Tanimura & Antle Artisan®
Romaine Lettuce or Romaine Hearts
2 Tanimura & Antle Artisan® Sweet Italian Red Onions, sliced into 1/4” rings
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 slices thick bacon
3/4 cup Balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp shaved Pecorino Romano cheese
12 grape tomatoes
Fresh ground pepper & sea salt
Directions:
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Heat grill to high while preparing ingredients.
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Wash lettuce and cut heads in half lengthwise; drain cut side down.
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Heat frying pan and cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove and drain; discard excess fat from pan; chop bacon finely and set aside.
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Add 3/4 cup Balsamic vinegar to pan and cook over medium heat; reduce to 1/4 cup.
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Brush cut side of romaine with olive oil; season with salt & pepper.
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Brush onion with olive oil and season with salt & pepper.
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Toss grape tomatoes in 1 tsp olive oil and season with salt & pepper; roast in oven at 400 ° for approximately 5 minutes.
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Place onion on hot grill, turn once after 3 minutes.
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Place Romaine cut side down on grill for 3 minutes or until light char marks.
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Place grilled Romaine on plate and shave Romano cheese over.
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Top with onion rings, bacon bits and roasted tomatoes.
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Drizzle Balsamic glaze over grilled Romaine.
Serves:
4-8