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Sautéed Romaine

Sautéed romaine is a quick and healthy side dish that's gonna upend your notions of what purpose romaine was meant to serve on this planet. Bye bye, salads.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 113 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 large head romaine lettuce outer leaves discarded
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons homemade chicken stock or homemade vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice plus more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh pine nuts toasted

Instructions

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  1. Place a large, heavy sauté pan over medium-high heat. Gather everything you need for the recipe and have it measured out because once you start, things happen quickly. While it heats, cut the romaine head in quarters lengthwise, leaving the stem end intact. (Alternatively, if you prefer, you can remove the stem end and very roughly chop the lettuce.)
  2. Place 1 tablespoon butter in the pan and when it’s done foaming, add the lettuce and cook, turning frequently with tongs, until nicely browned, about 3 minutes. Season the lettuce with a few pinches kosher salt and then carefully add the chicken stock and lemon juice. When the stock hits the hot pan it will immediately start reducing, and when it's reduced by about half, add the remaining tablespoon butter and stir well to create an emulsion between the butter and the stock. Add the pine nuts and cook just until everything is warmed through.
  3. Arrange the sauteed romaine on a platter, spooning the stock and the pine nuts over the top. Deliver to the table and make people happy.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 113kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 24mg (1%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 113

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 113kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 24mg 1%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.