Grilled Little Gem Lettuce with Balsamic Glaze
Duration: 10 minutesLight, refreshing, and oh so tasty.
Utensils
- Grill
Ingredients
- 2 heads of Little Gem lettuce, halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the cut sides of Little Gem lettuce with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- Grill the lettuce halves for 1-2 minutes per side, just until they are lightly charred.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove from the grill and arrange on a serving platter.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Little Gem Salad with Roasted Vegetables and Feta
Duration: 40 minutesRoasty flavours in a light and delicious salad.
Utensils
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
- 2 heads of Little Gem lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and zucchini with olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes or until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
- In a large bowl, combine torn Little Gem lettuce with the roasted vegetables.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette dressing and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top. Serve the Little Gem salad as a flavorful side or light meal.
Little Gem Lettuce Wraps with Quinoa and Avocado
Duration: 15 minutesA super tasty wrap full of tasty veggies.
Utensils
- Bowl for mixing
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 heads of Little Gem lettuce, leaves separated
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
- Tahini dressing
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, and diced red onion.
- Arrange Little Gem lettuce leaves on a serving platter.
- Spoon the quinoa mixture onto each lettuce leaf.
- Top with sliced avocado and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
- Drizzle with tahini dressing.
- Serve the Little Gem lettuce wraps with lime wedges on the side.