Buy Now → Easy Sauteed Romaine with Garlic and Lemon
Sautéing romaine turns it into a healthy side dish of contrasting tastes and textures with fragrant garlic, fruity olive oil & lemon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo, Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 large head romaine lettuce
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Sea salt, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, optional
- Fruity extra virgin olive oil, for serving
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Wash and dry the romaine. Cut crosswise into 1½-inch strips, then cut the strips in half(see photo above).
- Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the garlic and cook for about 20 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the romaine, a pinch of sea salt and red pepper flakes, if using. Sauté, turning constantly with tongs, until the romaine begins to wilt.
- Continue sautéing for 2–4 minutes, until the leaves are tender and the ribs are crisp-tender.
- Taste and season with additional salt as needed.
- Transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle with fruity extra virgin olive oil and finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
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