Romaine hearts are crisp, slightly sweet, and packed with crunch—perfect for salads, wraps, or grilling.
Here’s a realistic breakdown of servings, usage ideas, and nutritional info per ounce:
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🥗 Salads (Raw Romaine)
• 1 entrée salad = ~6–8 oz
• 1 small side salad = ~3–4 oz
Best in:
– Classic Caesar with croutons & parmesan
– Romaine with cucumbers, avocado & lemon
– Romaine with olives, feta, and cherry tomatoes
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🌯 Wraps & Lettuce Cups
• Use 1–2 leaves per wrap
• 1 romaine heart = 3–4 wraps
Filling ideas:
– Chicken salad or tuna
– Sliced turkey or egg salad
– Veggie or tofu stir-fry
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🔥 Grilled or Roasted
• 1 romaine heart (halved) = 1 portion
• 8 oz = 1 full grilled serving
Toppings:
– Olive oil, lemon & parmesan
– Garlic, herbs & balsamic drizzle
– Crumbled blue cheese or feta
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🍽️ Side Garnish or Base
• Use 2–3 oz chopped per plate
• 1 romaine heart = 1–2 small side portions
Try under:
– Grilled protein (chicken, steak, tofu)
– Warm grain bowls or taco fillings
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🥤 Smoothies (Optional)
• Use ~1 oz per smoothie
• Adds fiber with mild flavor
Good with:
– Pineapple + mint + banana
– Apple + cucumber + lemon
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🔬 Nutritional Estimate per 1 oz (28g) of Romaine Hearts:
• Calories: ~5
• Protein: ~0.5 g
• Carbs: ~1 g
• Fiber: ~1 g
• Fat: 0 g
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COMPARE PRICES:
KOSHER CROPS $25/2lbs
Positiv: $30/2lbs
Bodek: $32/2lbs
Blossom $33/2lbs
Gourmet Glatt Brand $37/2lbs
Verdini $64/2lbs/2lbs
Jus by Julie: $64/2lbs
Garden Green: $66/2lbs
Fresh Checked: $66/2lbs
