Cut the lettuces into wedges (about 6-8 wedges per head), keeping the root end attached to hold everything together. Brush them all over with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place lettuce on the bars of the barbecue and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly charred and a little wilted.

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Grilled little gem lettuce

Q: You will need

Little gem lettuce 2 heads Olive oil Salt and pepper to season

Ramp up the flavours by basting the lettuce with a little melted butter and miso

Chefs have embraced the trend for charring hispi cabbage and lettuce heads on the grill for their sweet and smoky flavours. Join the craze with this grilled little gem lettuce from the Riverford Field Kitchen team

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Serves 4

You will need

Little gem lettuce 2 heads
Olive oil
Salt and pepper to season

Method

Cut the lettuces into wedges (about 6-8 wedges per head), keeping the root end attached to hold everything together.
Brush them all over with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Place lettuce on the bars of the barbecue and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly charred and a little wilted.

You will need

Little gem lettuce 2 heads
Olive oil
Salt and pepper to season

Method

Cut the lettuces into wedges (about 6-8 wedges per head), keeping the root end attached to hold everything together.
Brush them all over with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Place lettuce on the bars of the barbecue and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly charred and a little wilted.

lettuce