Braised Lettuce Recipe

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Braised Lettuce
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Directions:

  1. Separate lettuce leaves, and wash thoroughly. Tear into bite size pieces. Place lettuce and water to cover in a large Dutch oven; set aside 1 hour. Drain.
  2. Place lettuce, 1 cup water, and salt in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Drain well.
  3. Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; stir in flour. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add broth; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Add cream; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour sauce over cooked lettuce. Sprinkle cheese over top.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 154.3 Kcal (646 kJ)
Calories from fat 79.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.84g 14%
Cholesterol 25.79mg 9%
Sodium 1008.43mg 42%
Potassium 838.19mg 18%
Total Carbs 12.79g 4%
Sugars 3.19g 13%
Dietary Fiber 6.38g 26%
Protein 4.69g 9%
Vitamin C 17.2mg 29%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 142.6mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 38.97 Kcal (163 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.23g 14%
Cholesterol 6.51mg 9%
Sodium 254.7mg 42%
Potassium 211.7mg 18%
Total Carbs 3.23g 4%
Sugars 0.81g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.61g 26%
Protein 1.19g 9%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 29%
Iron 0.8mg 18%
Calcium 36mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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