Hearts of Romaine: 7 Deliciously Diverse Menu Ideas

Diners love diversity, and romaine hearts deliver with an amazing versatility that wraps around a delicious range of recipes. This crispy, tender lettuce definitely has international star quality, so we're sharing our favorite ethnic dishes centered around fresh hearts of romaine.

You have to love it when produce grower-shippers supply premium vegetables with great shelf life. Our romaine hearts stay crisp in the walk-in for up to seven days, and diners love the slightly sweet flavor. They especially appreciate knowing that they have so many different ways to enjoy a very healthy choice. These seven recipes bring out the best in this wonderful veggie with ethnic accents that are sure to please every palate.

Vegetarian tamales turn a zesty new corner when they're wrapped in freshly blanched romaine leaves. Complement a savory blend of masa, sun-dried tomatoes and chopped artichoke hearts with a lively tomatillo sauce for tamales that look as wonderful as they taste.

Surprise diners with an enticing take on this dish that elevates sushi to delicious levels of sophistication. The fusion flavors of hamachi, ahi tuna and beef tenderloin are right at home with crisp accents of sweet romaine served with a European-inspired dressing.

A tempting tumble of textures serves up the best of mouthwatering Mediterranean flavors with a combination of walnuts, beefsteak tomatoes and Kalamata olives. Diners will delight at fresh romaine leaves generously stuffed with crumbled goat cheese.

Combine the rich taste of a perfect crab cake with the earthy, savory brightness of curry, and you have an entree that stands up beautifully on top of its romaine leaf wheel. Garnish with a crab claw, drizzle with curry vinaigrette, and you have a simply stunning presentation.

Turn a beloved Hawaiian tradition into a dramatic appetizer with ahi tuna gently nestled in an edible romaine starburst. This beautiful dish features ginger accents, wakame seaweed and macadamia nuts for a memorable starter that entices with tropical flavors and island charm.

Prepare a beautiful plate that conjures up the rustic feel of an Italian cafe with Prosciutto-wrapped breadsticks resting on jumbo hearts of romaine. Top off the simple, elegant dish with a rich, egg-based lemon herb dressing. Enjoy endless compliments from happy customers.

Diners love healthy, new interpretations of old favorites, and this sassy salad delivers with smoky bacon and cherry tomatoes piled high on a jumbo romaine heart. Drizzle with a Worcestershire-infused Dijon dressing to redefine comfort food with mouthwatering results.

Here at Boggiatto Produce, we're committed to our role as the leader among California produce vendors, so we enjoy supplying you with fresh ideas that make the most of premium romaine hearts of lettuce. 

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