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Lettuce (Red Leaf)

Lettuce (Red Leaf)

The Basics

Lettuce is a mild-flavored, leaf vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches. Red leaf lettuce is very similar to the green leaf variety in its tender texture, but the tops of the leaves have a reddish-purple hue.

Preparation

Lettuce is usually eaten raw, but it is also commonly grilled, sauteed, braised, and cooked in a variety of recipes.

Here are 5 Easy Ways to Use Lettuce!

Storage Tips

Refrigerate unwashed leaves in a plastic bag in the vegetable drawer. Do not store lettuce with melons, apples, pears, or other ethylene gas-emitting fruits as they will cause the lettuce to turn brown.

Nutrition

Red leaf lettuce is an excellent source for both vitamins A and K. One cup provides 42% and 49% respectively for only 4 calories! (See more red leaf lettuce nutrition facts on Self.com.)

Recipes

5 Easy Ways to Use Lettuce
Braised Lettuce with Peas
Lettuce Soup
Mixed Greens Salad With Apples and Maple-Walnut Oil Dressing
Red-Leaf Lettuce with Shallot Vinaigrette