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Ingredients
2 to 3 heads romaine lettuce, about 2 pounds
2 ounces cheese, preferably Gruyere although Swiss may be used
2 tablespoons butter
⅓ cup finely chopped onion
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
15 grams carbs; 39 milligrams cholesterol; 210 calories; 4 grams monosaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 14 grams fat; 9 grams fiber; 1011 milligrams sodium; 10 grams protein; 6 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Place the romaine, one head at a time, on a flat surface. Slice off the end about 3 inches from the bottom and discard. Cut the remaining lettuce crosswise into 2-inch pieces. If necessary, rinse the lettuce thoroughly and drain well.
- Step 2
Bring to a boil enough water to cover the lettuce. Add lettuce. When the water returns to a boil let simmer 8 minutes. Drain well. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
- Step 3
Put the lettuce in the container of a food processor or electric blender and process until finely ground. Scrape the mixture into a colander and drain well. Discard the liquid. There should be about 3 ½ cups of ground lettuce.
- Step 4
Grate the cheese, using fine blade of grater. Set aside.
- Step 5
Preheat the broiler to high.
- Step 6
Heat butter in a saucepan and add onion. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add ground lettuce, salt and pepper to taste. Add cream. Cook, stirring, until piping hot.
- Step 7
Spoon mixture into a small baking dish. Sprinkle with the cheese. Place the dish under the broiler until the cheese is melted and the top is golden brown, about 5 minutes.
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Comments
I was skeptical at first, but when you live alone and get 1-3 heads of lettuce in your csa every week, you start to be willing to try things you wouldn't normally. I liked it! I didn't think getting the food processor out was worth it, so I just went over the cooked lettuce with a kitchen knife a few times and that was fine. Sort of reminiscent of creamed spinach but sweeter because of the lettuce and less liquid. Reheats well in toaster oven on broil. Very efficient way to use up lettuce.
Boiled the Romaine in a large skillet. It retained its shape. Skipped the food processor step. Tasty. Next time I'll boil it in chicken stock for more flavor.
A great option to use when the spring/summer lettuce season is in full swing! I followed the recipe as is--delicious and easy!
I was skeptical at first, but when you live alone and get 1-3 heads of lettuce in your csa every week, you start to be willing to try things you wouldn't normally. I liked it! I didn't think getting the food processor out was worth it, so I just went over the cooked lettuce with a kitchen knife a few times and that was fine. Sort of reminiscent of creamed spinach but sweeter because of the lettuce and less liquid. Reheats well in toaster oven on broil. Very efficient way to use up lettuce.