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Romaine Lettuce

SapphireMomma
SapphireMomma Posts: 5
edited February 1 in Recipes
Hi all! I recently stopped my diet. I got so bored and I didn't feel like I had support. Apart of why I got so bored is because I hated eating salad every night. I'm now ready to start new and continue my journey.

The only problem is: I'm still bored with salad.

I have some amazing romaine hearts in my fridge, and I really want to utilize them. However, I am not finding many good recipes for them. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!

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  • NinjadURbacon
    NinjadURbacon Posts: 395 Member
    grill it

    some oil and seasoning salt like you would with asparagus. works best with the inside leaves and keep the end attached so you can rotate easily.
  • Keiras_Mom
    Keiras_Mom Posts: 844 Member
    Use them as taco shells.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    In addition to others comments (I'm going to have to actually try that grilling thing)...you actually need more than just salad and veggies to have a healthy diet...you need fats and proteins. I have like 2 or 3 salads per week tops. Eat more than just salad.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    use them as bread
  • marcy_76
    marcy_76 Posts: 48 Member
    Was thinking the same thing!!! Instead of using bread, I grab two big romaine lettuce pieces, cut slices of tomato, and add sliced turkey. Super quick and yummy!
  • Blitz_40
    Blitz_40 Posts: 110 Member
    Ugh salad. I've been trying to eat it occasionally, like 4 or 5 times this year so far. But grilled romaine sounds fantastic, have to try that!!
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Ranch dressing
  • ferretwembley
    ferretwembley Posts: 7
    i eat Romaine everyday with few exceptions, mostly for salads. But, Romaine is just the base of the salad, and I mix up what I add to the salad so I do not get bored. My favourite additions are spicy wontons and boiled eggs and olives. But you can add meats, nuts, fruits, and many other things to a salad.

    If you're still bored with salads, you can use Romaine in smoothies if you have a good blender.

    You can add to a sandwich or use in lieu of the bread.
  • angieroo2
    angieroo2 Posts: 970 Member
    Use them as taco shells.

    Yes!
  • HeidiCooksSupper
    HeidiCooksSupper Posts: 3,832 Member
    Use it instead of cabbage in a slaw. Chop it up and saute it in a little olive oil. Chop it up and use it in a soup.

    Now, as to salads. There no reason to eat the traditional tossed lettuce salad if you don't like them. We hardly ever have one but I include many vegetables in whatever we do eat. For cold, salad-like things, try a red cabbage slaw. A bag of spinach can easily be pulverized in the food processor and hidden in everything from a meatloaf to a smoothie. But cooked veggies are often just as good for you as raw so enjoy!
  • xDawnsgrace
    xDawnsgrace Posts: 436
    i throw it in a pan to sautee with a little yellow onion and some garlic salt. it's delicious. Reminds me of chinese food. :laugh:
  • Vune
    Vune Posts: 675 Member
    I once had the most delicious grilled romaine at a schmancy Italian restaurant. It had a lemon-walnut dressing. I still have dreams about it...
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