So it would appear I get a little obsessive with my food and when I find something new I like, I eat it a lot! This summer's new obsession may sound a little odd but trust me its amazing, char grilled lettuce, in fact char grilled anything. This method of cooking brings out all the natural sweetness in the vegetable, and the lettuce is both soft and crunchy at the same time. It seems to work for pretty much most vegetables too, purple sprouting broccoli being another favourite.
It is a very versatile dish and I have eaten this in on its own, with grilled meats such as in the picture, with poached eggs or some broad beans thrown in for a protein punch. I have also tossed through some chopped chives, parsley and fresh mint which is particularly tasty.
Being as the summer still seems to be clinging on and we've still got our short sleeves out I'm going to make the most of this delicious sun filled dinner.
Ingredients
- Baby Gem Lettuce, washed and quartered
- Courgette, sliced lengthwise
- Red onion, sliced into wedges
- Red/yellow pepper, sliced thickly
- Salt and Pepper
- Lemon juice
Method
- Get your griddle pan sizzling hot.
- Spray the veg with fry light and sprinkle over the salt and pepper. Put the peppers and courgettes in the pan in a single layer. Turn them once they are nicely charred.
- Remove to a large wide salad bowl or plate and add the onion to the griddle. Char nicely on both sides and set aside. If the pan seems to be a bit dry spray some more fry light.
- Add the lettuce quarters straight to the griddle and char on each side for a few minutes. It doesn't take too long.
- Mix all the veg together and squeeze over the lemon juice and any seasoning or fresh herbs to taste.
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