Grilled Cos, Almonds Chilli and Orange
Tobie PuttockIngredients:
Serves: 4
- 2 heads cos lettuce, cut in half lengthways
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and cracked pepper
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- Pinch of dried chili
- 2-3 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely minced
- 1/4 cup almonds, slightly crushed
Method:
- Preheat an oven or grill plate to medium/ high.
- Use a pastry brush (or fingers) to cover the surface of the lettuce with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and then season with salt and pepper.
- Place the lettuce cut side down on the grill/ BBQ. Cook the lettuce for 2-3 minutes, flip and cook for a further two minutes.
- While the cos is cooking, whisk together the orange dressing ingredients.
- Serve the cos with the almonds and a drizzle of dressing.
- Use a spatula to transfer the lettuce and the lemon to a serving plate and drizzle with remaining olive oil, a pinch of dried chili and the crushed almonds.
Our friends at Wine Selectors suggest pairing this dish with a Vermentino.
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