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Lettuce Green

Lactuca sativa Allergen-Free
Lettuce Green

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Asteraceae
  • Primary Cuisine Western
  • Seasonality Year-Round (peak Spring/Summer)
  • Source Lettuce Plant

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Lettuce Green ?

A broad category of leafy green vegetables, characterized by their crisp texture and mild, refreshing taste, commonly used as a base for salads and in sandwiches.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Lettuce Green ?

Le/La/L'Lettuce Green a un goût mild, fresh, slightly bitter (some varieties), watery avec des arômes fresh, green, earthy.

Taste
Mild, Fresh, Slightly bitter (some varieties), Watery
Texture
Crisp, Crunchy (e.g., Romaine), Tender (e.g., Butterhead), Juicy
Aroma
Fresh, Green, Earthy
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 36g (1.5 cups shredded)
Calories15 kcal
Total Fat0.2 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein1.4 g
Total Carbohydrate2.9 g
Dietary Fiber1.3 g
Total Sugars0.8 g
Calcium36 mg
Iron0.9 mg
Potassium194 mg

Le secret du chef

To revive limp lettuce, soak it in a bowl of ice water for 15-20 minutes before use; pat dry thoroughly before dressing.

Substituts & Proportions pour Lettuce Green

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Lettuce Green est Spinach, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Offers a similar leafy green base for salads and cooked dishes, with a slightly earthier flavor and softer texture.

Substituts pour Lettuce Green avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Spinach Meilleur 1:1 Offers a similar leafy green base for salads and cooked dishes, with a slightly earthier flavor and softer texture.
Kale 1:1 Provides a more robust, sometimes bitter flavor and heartier texture, best for massaged salads or cooked applications.
Cabbage (shredded) 1:1 Excellent for crunch and volume in salads and slaw, but has a stronger, peppery brassica flavor.
Endive/Chicory 1:1 Similar crispness but with a more pronounced bitter flavor, good for contrasting rich ingredients.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Lettuce Green

  1. Choose heads with crisp, vibrant green leaves and no signs of wilting or discoloration.
  2. Store unwashed in the crisper.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Lettuce Green ?

  • Salad dressings
  • sandwiches
  • wraps
  • burgers
  • grilled meats
  • fish
  • fruit.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Lettuce Green ?

Mild, Fresh, Slightly bitter (some varieties), Watery Fresh, Green, Earthy

Quel est un bon substitut pour Lettuce Green ?

Le meilleur substitut est Spinach (1:1). Offers a similar leafy green base for salads and cooked dishes, with a slightly earthier flavor and softer texture.

Comment choisir et conserver le Lettuce Green ?

Choose heads with crisp, vibrant green leaves and no signs of wilting or discoloration. Store unwashed in the crisper.

Ingrédients Vegetable associés

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