Is lettuce the most used vegetable?
Green lettuce leaves and lemon slice.
There are so many varieties able to grow in different types soils and weather that there is lettuce of some kind all year round. Lettuce is most used as salad or garnish, but one can create lovely appetizers or even soups.
Iceberg lettuce is probably the most popular variety because of its mild flavor.
Lettuce adds juiciness and texture to a sandwich, making it more appetizing. Roast turkey or chicken can be dry on its own but come to life with a little lettuce and mayo. Its sweeter flavor can balance harsher ingredients.
Serve kebabs over a bed of lettuce and just this simple presentation makes them more appetizing to the eye.
Lettuce that has been a little too long in the refrigerator can have a second chance as soup, as the large slightly more bitter lettuces become a tasty dish if baked in a cheese sauce, just like chicory.
Did you know, however, that the varieties with darker leaves such as Romaine, have more nutrients?
To learn more about lettuce and find some delicious recipes visit our section on vegetables.
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