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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

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Lambsquarter ?

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

Quel goût a le/la/l'Lambsquarter ?

Le/La/L'Lambsquarter a un goût earthy, slightly bitter, mildly salty avec des arômes grassy, green, mild.

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

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

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

Le secret du chef

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

Substituts & Proportions pour Lambsquarter

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Lambsquarter est Spinach, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Closest substitute in taste, texture, and cooking applications.

Substituts pour Lambsquarter avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Spinach Meilleur 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.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Lambsquarter

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

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Lambsquarter ?

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

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Lambsquarter ?

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

Quel est un bon substitut pour Lambsquarter ?

Le meilleur substitut est Spinach (1:1). Closest substitute in taste, texture, and cooking applications.

Comment choisir et conserver le Lambsquarter ?

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

Ingrédients Vegetable associés

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