Depending on the season, they either consisted
of green leaf lettuce like this Boston lettuce with beef and eggs, fresh tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers from the garden or pickled.
You can pre-wash a mix of lettuce types, so you might get a head of Boston lettuce, a head of romaine lettuce and a head
of green leaf lettuce.
* 1 handful
of green leaf lettuce * 1 handful of red leaf lettuce * 1 handful of purple pak choi * 1 handful of spinach * 1 handful of basil * 10 - 15 fresh peas * rose petals * 1 tablespoon organic, plain yogurt * 1 tablespoon olive oil * 2 teaspoons honey * 1 garlic clove, minced
Tired
of green leaf lettuce and tomatoes?
So the dark green leafy vegetables that we use most often are things like romaine lettuce,
any of the green leaf lettuces, dandelion greens, parsley, cilantro, oregano, dill, basil.
Not exact matches
Personally, I love the bitter, peppery flavor and texture
of red cabbage but if that's too much crunch for you, consider substituting traditional
lettuce leaves or
green cabbage
leaves.
Slit open the arepa and line with one
leaf of the
green lettuce, allowing some
of the
lettuce to show through.
Wrap falafel in any type
of green leaves (
lettuce, collard
greens or cabbage) or pita bread pockets.
MAKES 4 - 6 tacos INGREDIENTS for the tangy cashew cream: 1/2 cup
of cashews, soaked for a min
of 2 hours 1/4 cup
of water 1 tablespoon
of white wine vinegar 3
green onions, white parts only (
green parts reserve for garnish) 1/2 teaspoon
of kosher salt 1 head
of broccoli, chopped into florets 1/2 cup
of garbanzo bean flour 1/2 cup
of water 1 teaspoon
of garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon
of kosher salt 1 teaspoon +
of TABASCO chipotle, original red, or reserve about 1/3 cup
of sunflower oil (or another neutral high - heat oil) for the tacos: 4 - 6 tortillas OR 8 - 12 bibb
lettuce leaves 1 avocado, sliced some thinly sliced red chilies (optional) a few dashes
of TABASCO (
of your choice, optional) a handful
of cilantro, chopped the
green part
of the
green onion, reserved from the cashew cream METHOD Make the cashew cream:
Yet, the addition
of lightly blanched fresh
green beans, celery
leaves and fresh basil to our buttery Boston Bibb
lettuce did make this salad better than your garden variety.
You can use curly
green leaf, or red
leaf lettuce, or a combination
of the two, but don't substitute Romaine, or Iceberg
lettuce.
In a blender add the chopped tomatillos, poblanos, serranos, onion, garlic, epazote
leaves, parsley
leaves, romaine
lettuce, power baby
greens, toasted anise seeds, toasted cumin, peppercorns, salt, 1 to 1 1/2 cups
of chicken stock and a drizzle
of extra virgin olive oil, and blend well for about 3 - 4 minutes until pureed.
The original recipe called for a pound
of fennel, but I switched it up by adding sliced celery and fresh salad mix (any
lettuce will do but I used an Italian Romaine,
green leaf and cabbage mix).
For garnishes you'll need a large
leaf of Romaine
lettuce, diced grape tomatoes, sliced black olives, diced
green bell pepper, diced red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese.
1 pack
of Sainsbury's Sweet & Smoky BBQ pulled Jackfruit 1 cup
of cooked brown rice 2 cups
of greens of your choice (i have used rocket but
lettuce or mix
leaves are great as well) 1 cup
of cooked sweet corn 1 cup
of cherry tomatoes 1/2 red onion finely chopped 1 avocado 1 1/2 lime a generous handful
of chopped coriander a sprinkle
of chilli flakes (optional)
Lime Vinaigrette 1/4 cup vegetable oil
of choice 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar ⅛ - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to desired heat - Salt and pepper, to taste 1 1/2 pounds
green papayas, peeled, seeded and grated 1 carrot, peeled and grated 1 ripe tomato, cut into wedges 1/4 cup mung bean sprouts 4 bib or butter
lettuce leaves, washed
1 cup red grapes 2 teaspoons chia seeds, soaked for about 10 minutes 2 bananas 1 head romaine
lettuce or other
green leaves 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 4 to 5 ounces
of filtered water
Well since this contest is sanctioned by The Kansas City BBQ Society (KCBS) the only legal garnishes are
leaves of green lettuce, parsley, and cilantro.
The concept that every salad must contain a leafy
green such as
lettuce or spinach has gone the way
of the passenger pigeon and I prefer the more intense flavor
of the fruits without the
leaves.
I always sub out the suggested
greens for red
leaf lettuce (more appealing to this crowd) and instead
of pureeing and straining the apples, I run the apples through a slow masticating juicer.
1/2 bunch
of red
leaf lettuce chopped bite size and a generous handful
of arugula mixed together or combination
of salad
greens of your choice
It also makes great open - faced sandwiches, with vegan mayo and any 2 or 3
of the following: thinly sliced avocado, tomato, cucumber, leafy
green lettuce, spinach
leaves, kale, roasted veggies, steamed sliced squash.»
Try adding other
greens like the
leaves of kale, Swiss chard or romaine
lettuce.
4 cloves garlic 1 pound mushrooms (e.g., crimini or baby portobellos), chopped 1 5 - ounce can
of water chestnuts, drained and chopped 1 cup chopped walnuts 2 tablespoons vegan margarine (e.g., Earth Balance) 1/2 cup low - sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 carrot, shredded 3
green onions, sliced at an angle 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds 12 cold iceberg
lettuce leaves
This exceptional mix includes marvelous mache, tender
lettuces, sweet pea
greens, spicy nasturtium
leaves, and many more varieties
of fresh young
greens.
Serve on its own, or over a bed
of greens, in cup - shaped
leaves of lettuce or radicchio, or in bell pepper halves as suggested.
Lettuce is a good source of fiber, vitamin k and vitamin A. Romaine lettuce has darker green leaves and the deeper the color, the better the nut
Lettuce is a good source
of fiber, vitamin k and vitamin A. Romaine
lettuce has darker green leaves and the deeper the color, the better the nut
lettuce has darker
green leaves and the deeper the color, the better the nutrition.
I fill my bowl with
green leaf lettuce, spinach, red cabbage, chopped red bell pepper, sliced cucumbers, TONS
of scallions, and grated carrot.
Wrapped up in a crisp, crunchy
lettuce leaf, or served over a bed
of chopped
greens, this chicken will -LSB-...]
1
green apple 1 cucumber 1 lemon (peel first before feeding it through your juicer) Handful
of kale Handful
of spinach Handful
of flat
leaf parsley 2 stalks
of celery 1/4 fennel bulb 1/3 head
of romaine
lettuce Small piece
of ginger
Wrapped up in a crisp, crunchy
lettuce leaf, or served over a bed
of chopped
greens, this chicken will definitely be a new favourite in your house; it makes a scrumptious sweet - savoury pairing.
1 1/2 pounds salmon, skin removed & cut in 1 inch cubes 1 tablespoon tarragon mayonnaise (recipe below) Zest
of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1 teaspoon capers, drained from liquid 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs 3 tablespoons
green onion, finely sliced 3 Hamburger buns, toasted Red
leaf lettuce for assembling
6 cups fresh, washed salad
greens or 4 good handfuls (I used an assortment
of butter
lettuce, red
leaf lettuce and romaine, friseé and baby spinach would also be lovely)
I switched my original use
of butter
lettuce to spinach and beet
greens for the purposes
of this blog post, mostly as I love beet
greens and I hate waste (the larger, more robust
leaves from this bunch were eaten last night, sautéed in olive oil with shallots, garlic and a little bit
of salt).
Place 2
lettuce leaves on each tortilla, then place 2 - 3 tbsp herby hummus filling in the middle, a couple
of spoonfuls
green lentil salad and top with strawberry slices and a generous sprinkle
of sunflower seeds.
You have your roasted sweet potatoes and red onion,
green beans and pepitas, all on a bed
of red
leaf lettuce and topped with a tangy yogurt dressing.
The concept that every salad must contain a leafy
green such as
lettuce or spinach has gone the way
of the passenger pigeon and Dave prefers the more intense flavor
of the fruits without the
leaves.
I like to use escarole, which is available throughout the winter, but you could substitute any type or mixture
of dark leafy
greens: chard, spinach, romaine, arugula, or even
leaf lettuce.
I took this salad as inspiration and made something a little simpler for my husband and I. I used
green leaf lettuce instead
of kale.
Once you're ready to enjoy your lunch, simply assemble with a
lettuce leaf (you can use Boston, Bib,
Green Leaf, or even Romaine), add a couple slices
of chicken, top with the salsa, and then wrap!
We topped them with a slice
of garden tomato, fresh
green leaf lettuce and my «secret sauce», served with fresh made sweet potato fries I baked in the oven and a garden salad and dinner was done!
Serve on a bed
of leafy
greens,
lettuce cups, or use a collard
green leaf as a wrap.
Researchers from the Ohio State University gave participants three grams
of softneck garlic cloves to chew for 25 seconds, and then water (control), raw, juiced or heated apple, raw or heated
lettuce, raw or juiced mint
leaves, or
green tea were consumed immediately.
And the results show that the
green -
leaf lettuce contains water - soluble, antioxidant compounds that act at a slow and intermediate speed, the red -
leaf one has compounds with intermediate and rapid kinetics, and the semi-red-
leaf one has three kinds
of compounds, with a rapid, intermediate and slow speed.
Instead
of opting for bread, buns, or a tortilla, choose whole
leaves of romaine
lettuce, kale, or collard
greens to wrap sandwiches and burgers.
Health experts often recommend shunning it in favor
of darker
greens like spinach or romaine
lettuce, which contain higher amounts
of fiber and nutrients such as folate and vitamin K. It's a different story when it comes to water content, though: Crispy iceberg has the highest
of any
lettuce, followed by butterhead,
green leaf, and romaine varieties.
The tang is courtesy
of the lemon and sesame oil vinaigrette in this salad made from a slaw
of shredded
green cabbage and carrots, diced red onion and mango, chopped raw almonds and sesame seeds served on a bed
of romaine
lettuce leaves along with baked tofu slices.
Dinner Cod with lemon and capers 3/4 cup steamed
green beans 1/2 cup sliced beets Salad made with 1 cup Romain, Boston, butterhead or
leaf lettuce, 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, a splash
of balsamic vinegar and 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 nectarine Sparkling water with lemon
When I say «
greens,» I'm referring to a long list
of green vegetables, ranging from dark
leaf lettuce and spinach to Brussels sprouts and peas, that specifically supply our bodies with certain nutrients to support all those cleansing and detoxifying benefits they provide.
Lighter
lettuce leaves are also good to eat raw; however, avoid partaking in the raw form
of their more fibrous cousins mustard
greens and beet tops.