Fried Bacon and Romaine Recipe

Hawaii is the only place I've ever had cooked romaine lettuce. The symphony of peanut oil, romaine and bacon is fabulous, as is the texture. Remember, this recipe calls for just a "flash in the pan!"

Ingredients

4 slices bacon
2 bunches romaine lettuce, rinsed and spun
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon peanut oil

Directions

Before you begin: Wash your hands.

1. Fry bacon in a wok or a very large frying pan over medium-high heat.
2. Remove pan from heat and place bacon on paper towels to drain and cool. Clean the pan.
3. Chop bacon into ½-inch pieces.
4. Shred romaine and season it with salt and pepper.
5. Heat peanut oil in wok or frying pan; add lettuce. Flash-fry just 1 to 3 minutes, turning constantly.
6. Garnish with bacon pieces. Serve hot.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1¼ Cups
Serves 8

Calories: 100; Total fat 7g; Saturated fat: 1.5g; Cholesterol: 5mg; Sodium: 450mg; Total carbohydrate: 6g; Dietary fiber: 4g; Protein: 6g