Grilled Lettuce with Mustard and Goat Cheese – An Italian Recipe Delight

Try this Italian recipe for grilled lettuce with mustard and goat cheese.

Grilled Lettuce with Mustard and Goat Cheese

Grilled lettuce with mustard and goat cheese is a simple yet surprising dish, perfect as an appetizer or vegetarian main course. This Italian recipe transforms romaine lettuce into a flavorful experience, offering a delightful twist on traditional salads.

The romaine lettuce is pan-seared until slightly charred, delivering an intense taste and a soft yet crisp texture. A breadcrumb and hazelnut topping adds a pleasant toasted note, while caper flowers and goat cheese shavings bring character and savoriness. The dish is completed with a well-balanced mustard sauce enriched by the sweetness of maple syrup.

Try this grilled lettuce with mustard and goat cheese for a quick and original way to enjoy lettuce differently!

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Ingredients

  • Romaine lettuce
  • Bread crumbs
  • Hazelnuts
  • Caper flowers
  • Goat cheese
  • Mustard
  • Maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Heat a pan and sear the romaine lettuce until slightly charred.
  2. Prepare a mixture of bread crumbs and crushed hazelnuts, then toast them.
  3. Arrange the lettuce on a plate, sprinkle with the breadcrumb mixture, caper flowers, and goat cheese shavings.
  4. Mix mustard with maple syrup to create a sauce, and drizzle over the lettuce.

Total Time: 20 min

Cuisine: Italian

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