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Butter Lettuce

Lactuca sativa var. capitata Allergen-Free
Butter Lettuce

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Asteraceae
  • Primary Cuisine Global
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Butter Lettuce Plant

¿Qué es Butter Lettuce?

A type of loose-leaf lettuce with soft, delicate, and buttery-textured leaves, forming a loose head.

"The Silky Salad Staple"

¿A qué sabe Butter Lettuce?

Mild, slightly sweet, fresh, delicate.

Taste
Mild, Sweet, Slightly Buttery
Texture
Soft, Tender, Delicate, Crunchy Stem
Aroma
Fresh, Grassy
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Common Varieties

Bibb and Boston lettuce

Optimal Storage

Refrigerate in a loose plastic bag for 3-5 days

Water Content

Approx. 95% water

Información Nutricional

Per 50g (1 head)
Calories15 kcal
Total Fat0.2 g
Saturated Fat0.0 g
Trans Fat0.0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein1.4 g
Total Carbohydrate2.9 g
Dietary Fiber1.3 g
Total Sugars0.8 g
Calcium36 mg
Iron0.9 mg
Potassium238 mg

El Secreto del Chef

To keep butter lettuce crisp, store it loosely wrapped in a damp paper towel in the crisper drawer.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Butter Lettuce

El mejor sustituto para Butter Lettuce es Green Leaf Lettuce, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Similar mild flavor and soft texture, good for salads.

Sustitutos para Butter Lettuce con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Green Leaf Lettuce Mejor 1:1 Similar mild flavor and soft texture, good for salads.
Red Leaf Lettuce 1:1 Similar texture and mild taste, adds color to salads.
Bibb or Boston Lettuce 1:1 These are varieties of butter lettuce; ideal if available.
Romaine Lettuce (inner leaves) 1:1 Crunchier texture but mild flavor, can work for wraps.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Butter Lettuce

Select heads with fresh, vibrant, unwilted leaves.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Butter Lettuce?

  • Salads
  • Wraps
  • Sandwiches
  • Dressings

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Butter Lettuce?

Mild, slightly sweet, fresh, delicate. Fresh|Grassy

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Butter Lettuce?

El mejor sustituto es Green Leaf Lettuce (1:1). Similar mild flavor and soft texture, good for salads.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Butter Lettuce?

Select heads with fresh, vibrant, unwilted leaves.

Recetas que Usan Butter Lettuce

Served Hot Savory Preparation Onions

Asian Pork Patties

Spice up your dinner party with Rodney Dunn's sensational Asian Pork Patties, originally featured in the March 2001 issue of Australian Good Taste magazine! These flavorful patties are perfect as a delicious appetizer or light meal. Customize the heat – add chilies for a fiery kick or omit them for a milder dish. Get ready to impress your guests with this easy-to-follow recipe.

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Dinner Party Occasion Side Dishes Main Ingredient

Baby Greens With Mustard Vinaigrette

Light, bright, and bursting with flavor! This easy Baby Greens salad with a tangy mustard vinaigrette is the perfect starter or side dish. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's a delightful combination of fresh greens and a zesty homemade dressing. Optional bacon bits add a smoky, savory touch for an extra delicious upgrade.

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30 Minutes Or Less Preparation Chicken Course

Bbq Chicken And Chipotle Salad

This wildly popular recipe, originally from Chiffonade Chef on the FC site and featured in Gourmet Magazine, is a flavor explosion! Incredibly easy and unbelievably tasty, this BBQ chicken and chipotle salad is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Get ready to experience a perfect blend of smoky chipotle, tangy BBQ, and juicy chicken, all tossed in a vibrant salad. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a casual get-together!

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