Lettuce, Romaine

Ippolito Fruit and Produce

Storage Keep lettuce in cold temperature. Wrap in damp paper towels and store in crisper. Keep lettuce in a plastic bag away from fruit. Lettuce will keep for up to 10 days. Rinse all leaves well just before use. Tear leaves, do not cut with a knife.

Preperation

• Add lettuce to sandwiches or burgers.


• For a fun meal, make lettuce wraps with nuts, chicken, cut veggies, and grains inside.


• Try grilling the lettuce: Slice a head in half, cover with pan spray, and place on the grill for 5-10 min.


• Serve warm pasta or pasta/grain salads over lettuce for an extra crunch.


• Jazz up your salad with dried or fresh fruit, nuts, sprouts, or grilled veggies.

Lettuce has 5 calories per cup. It is high in vitamins A and a good source of folate. Like other greens, it is fat-free; very low sodium and cholesterol free veggie.