Dinner for 4

Grilled Romaine Caesar

Name: Grilled Romaine Caesar
Total time: 86 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 romaine hearts; 2 oz parmesan cheese; 1 small red onion; 3/4 cup distilled white vinegar; 3 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; 5 whole allspice berries; 1 bay leaf; 3 whole cloves; 2 slices dark bread; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (optional); 1 egg yolk; 1 anchovy filets; 1 garlic clove; 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 3/4 cup avocado oil; 2 tsp worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

$24.34for 486 minServes 4

Grilled romaine and crisp bread pair with quick-pickled onion and a tangy anchovy dressing topped with Parmesan.

Photo: themodernproper.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Romaine and salad greens, 2$2.49 each typical	2	$4.98Typical price
	Parmesan, 2 oz$0.55/oz typical	2 oz	$1.10Typical price
	Red onions, 0.75 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.75 lb	$1.12Typical price
	Sandwich bread, a little$2.49 each typical	a little	$0.30Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	White fish (tilapia, 0.3 lb$6.99/lb typical	0.3 lb	$2.18Typical price
	Garlic, 1$0.75 each typical	1	$0.75Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$24.34

Swaps

Swap white fish (tilapia for salmon filletsabout $3.00/lb more at typical prices
Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

VinegarSugar and brown sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oilAsian sauces and pastes

Not included in the cost.

86 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$6.09 per serving$24.34 for 4

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Ingredients

2 romaine hearts
2 oz parmesan cheese
1 small red onion
3/4 cup distilled white vinegar
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp red pepper flakes
5 whole allspice berries
1 bay leaf
3 whole cloves
2 slices dark bread
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
1 egg yolk
1 anchovy filets
1 garlic clove
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp kosher salt
3/4 cup avocado oil
2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Steps

Slice the red onion, then simmer it with vinegar, sugar, pepper flakes, allspice, bay leaf, and cloves in a small saucepan for 5 minutes.
Pour the hot pickling liquid over the onion and let it stand for 60 minutes.
Heat a grill to medium-high and toast the bread with olive oil for 2 minutes per side.
Whisk the avocado oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Halve the romaine hearts, grill them cut-side down for 2 minutes, and turn them for 1 minute.
Top the grilled romaine with dressing, Parmesan, pickled onion, and torn toasted bread.

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