Lettuce, Green Butterhead

Description

Sweet and creamy, this butterhead makes everything better.

Nutritional Benefits

Other than iceberg lettuce, which has very little nutritional value, most other lettuces are very similar in nutritional value.  The following on Romaine Lettuce is nearly identical to that of Red Leaf Lettuce.

According to Dr. Axe

Romaine lettuce is one of the fastest-growing vegetables in terms of popularity, like kale and arugula. So is romaine lettuce good for you, or is it a lower-nutrient lettuce similar to iceberg?

Research tells us that romaine lettuce nutrition is actually quite impressive due to its high level of antioxidants and other crucial vitamins and minerals — including vitamin A and C, folate, vitamin K, and more.

Thanks to its durable nature and sturdy “crunch,” romaine lettuce adds not only nutrients to your salads, sandwiches or other recipes, but also variety in terms of texture and flavor. Because of its great taste, ease of use, versatility in recipes and high nutrient profile, there’s reason to include romaine lettuce in your diet regularly.

While it might not provide as many nutrients as some other greens, there are still many romaine lettuce benefits. For example, it’s a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C — two powerful antioxidant that play a critical role in maintaining the function of many parts of the body.

They do this by fighting free radicals that can contribute to the development of health conditions, such as cancer, heart disease and arthritis. Romaine also contains vitamin K, potassium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorous.

1. Excellent Source of Antioxidants Vitamin A and Vitamin C
   
2. Helps Prevent Bone Loss
   
3. Boosts Heart Health
   
4. Promotes Healthy Eyesight
   
5. Helps Treat Skin and Prevent Signs of Aging
   
6. Boosts Immunity
   
7. Can Help Fight Cancer
   
8. Helps Maintain a Healthy Pregnancy
   
9. May Help with Weight Loss
   
10. Helps Digestion and Intestine Health

Recipes

This soft and hearty lettuce is a personal favorite. As a child, my grandmother would always make a beautiful salad of green butter lettuce, peeled cucumbers, and the freshest cherry tomatoes expertly picked by her loving hands; sliced in half and smothered in her famous salad dressing. While i cannot divulge the full secret recipe, i can offer my "copycat" 

1 bottle of Italian dressing (the one you like)
2 Tbsp Honey
a few grates of fresh nutmeg

shake vigorously while thinking fond thoughts of Mema 

-Chef Chuck

Proper Storage

Store your greens or lettuce in a sealed bag or container with a paper towel on the bottom and even one half way through the pile, in your refrigerator.

 Greens and lettuce contain moisture which helps them keep then crisp and tasty.  If exposed to the conditioned air circulating in the refrigerator, it will dehydrate your herbs and cause them to wither and become limp.  The best methods to keep them fresh and crisp is to help them retain their moisture without laying in water which causes them to rot quicker.

 Extra greens can be frozen for later use by placing them in a freezer bag and drawing all the air out, without smashing your greens, before sealing the bag.  One technique is placing the greens in a freezer bag and sealing the bag almost all the way closed.  Then with your mouth suck the air out of the bag, then sealing the last portion of the seal while still sucking on the corner of the bag.  This draws the air out without physical force cracking your greens.

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