Lettuce, Green Leaf
Green Leaf lettuce, botanically classified as Lactuca sativa, is the general name provided for dozens of varieties that produce semi-frilled, loose-leaf lettuces and are members of the Asteraceae family.Green Leaf Facts
The texture is consistently crispy and succulent and the flavor mild with a slightly bitter undertone. Bitterness occurs in maturing greens versus young greens. Green Leaf Flavor
Green Leaf lettuce contains vitamins A, C, K, and folate. Green Leaf Nutrition
Green Leaf lettuce is best suited for fresh applications and is most commonly used as a wrap, garnish, in salads, or as a layer in a sandwich. The leaves can be torn or sliced and used as a crunchy element in a salad, layered in burgers or sandwiches such as a French dip and croque-monsieur, or used as a bed for meatloaf, chicken salad, stir-fries, and slow braised meats and grilled fish. Green Leaf Cooking
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