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Lambsquarter

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Lambsquarter

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Amaranthaceae
  • Primary Cuisine North American
  • Seasonality Late Spring|Early Summer
  • Source Lambsquarter plant

¿Qué es Lambsquarter?

An edible wild green, also known as pigweed, with tender leaves and a mild, earthy taste reminiscent of spinach, rich in nutrients.

¿A qué sabe Lambsquarter?

Lambsquarter tiene un sabor earthy, slightly bitter, mildly salty con aromas grassy, green, mild.

Taste
Earthy, Slightly bitter, Mildly Salty
Texture
Tender, Succulent, Soft
Aroma
Grassy, Green, Mild
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 1 cup (30g)
Calories32 kcal
Total Fat0.4 g
Saturated Fat0.1 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein4 g
Total Carbohydrate6 g
Dietary Fiber2.5 g
Total Sugars0.5 g
Calcium300 mg
Iron3 mg
Potassium500 mg

El Secreto del Chef

Blanch lambsquarter briefly before sautéing or adding to dishes to reduce any potential bitterness and soften the leaves.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Lambsquarter

El mejor sustituto para Lambsquarter es Spinach, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Closest substitute in taste, texture, and cooking applications.

Sustitutos para Lambsquarter con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Spinach Mejor 1:1 Closest substitute in taste, texture, and cooking applications.
Swiss Chard 1:1 Similar leafy green with a slightly stronger earthy flavor.
Kale 1:1 More robust texture and bitter notes, but nutritionally comparable.
Beet Greens 1:1 Offers a similar earthy flavor profile and tender texture when cooked.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Lambsquarter

  1. Harvest young, tender leaves before the plant flowers for the best flavor and texture.
  2. Avoid plants grown near roadsides.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Lambsquarter?

  • Garlic
  • Olive Oil
  • Lemon
  • Eggs
  • Cheese
  • Bacon
  • Onions
  • Mushrooms

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Lambsquarter?

Earthy|Slightly bitter|Mildly Salty Grassy|Green|Mild

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Lambsquarter?

El mejor sustituto es Spinach (1:1). Closest substitute in taste, texture, and cooking applications.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Lambsquarter?

Harvest young, tender leaves before the plant flowers for the best flavor and texture. Avoid plants grown near roadsides.

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