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Lambsquarter

Chenopodium album Allergen-Free
Lambsquarter

Sourcing & Taxonomy

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

O Que É Lambsquarter?

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

Qual o Sabor de Lambsquarter?

Lambsquarter tem um sabor earthy, slightly bitter, mildly salty com aromas de grassy, green, mild.

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

Technical Metrics

Informação 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

Segredo do Chef

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

Substitutos e Proporções de Lambsquarter

O melhor substituto para Lambsquarter é Spinach, usado na proporção de 1:1. Closest substitute in taste, texture, and cooking applications.

Substitutos para Lambsquarter com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Spinach Melhor 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.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Lambsquarter

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

O Que Combina Bem Com Lambsquarter?

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

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Lambsquarter?

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

Qual é um bom substituto para Lambsquarter?

O melhor substituto é Spinach (1:1). Closest substitute in taste, texture, and cooking applications.

Como escolher e armazenar Lambsquarter?

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

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