BRAISED ROMAINE LETTUCE WITH MUSTARD AND BACON

Braised Romaine Lettuce with Mustard and Bacon image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 slices bacon, diced
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 heads romaine lettuce, halved lengthwise, rinsed
1/4 cup white wine
1 cup chicken broth, low-sodium canned, or homemade
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Brown the bacon in the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove the bacon from the pan and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Place the romaine halves in the same pan, cut-side down, and brown in the rendered bacon fat, turning as needed until wilted, about 4 to 6 minutes. Remove the lettuce to the plate with the bacon. Add the wine to the skillet and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits that cling to the pan. Add the broth, thyme, and mustard and bring to a simmer. Return the lettuce to the skillet, and season with salt and pepper. Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat, and then adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Place a circle of parchment paper directly on the lettuce, or set a lid slightly ajar on the skillet. Cook the romaine until tender, about 30 minutes.
Transfer the romaine to a serving dish and reduce the cooking liquid to a saucy glaze. Remove the thyme sprig and pour the cooking liquid over the lettuce, sprinkle with the bacon, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams