Topic: Lettuce????

[redcow]

I have alot of lettuce & have been eating it in salads & giving some away but is there anything I could cook using lettuce???

Sorry for the daft question, cooking is not my strong point. I just dont seem to have any imagination when it comes to cooking...

RC

[dandelion]

I like peas with lettuce. Just add the lettuce for the last minute or so of boiling, then drain and mix with a bit of butter.

[CarrotCruncher]

I like to shred some lettuce and stir it through cooked cous-cous, then sprinkle flaked almonds on the top - gives it that extra bit of texture :)

[Doris_Pinks]

Lettuce soup is apparently fab, think I posted my sisters recipe on here last year, have to say I haven't tried it yet though!
Braised lettuce is good too.

The link is here! http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/joomla/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,28/topic,3040.0

[Mrs Ava]

Yes, lettuce soup is great and a good way to use bolting lettuces!

(I like it in marmite sandwiches....don't ask....blame pregnancy! :-\)

(oh, no, I am not pregnant now...I mean when I was 7 years ago....phew...that could have been embaressing!)

[Curryandchips]

I agree on the lettuce soup, yum yum, a good way of using lettuce that is starting to bolt.

[Hyacinth]

or in an onion and lettuce frittata 8)

[tim]

Or as Dolmas?

[supersprout]

Use instead of bread with any dip, or to wrap chicken etc. like tortillas? The leaves are nature's spoons ;D

[Doris_Pinks]

Sprout, love Peking Duck like that (with all the trimmings!).........drool ;D

[Vez1]

not tried this recipe but found it on a site I use.


Lettuce and Tarragon Soup


 "This is an interesting combination. If you like watercress soup, you'll love this! Leeks and tarragon create a delicious combination with chopped romaine lettuce. Season with freshly ground pepper for a lovely presentation."

Original recipe yield: 4 servings.
Prep Time:15 Minutes
Cook Time:20 Minutes
Ready In:35 Minutes
Servings:4 (change)

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INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 leeks, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
4 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons salt
1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon
salt and pepper to taste

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DIRECTIONS:
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Place leeks and garlic in the pan and slowly cook and stir 10 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned.

Mix in the chicken broth and salt. Reduce heat and simmer approximately 15 minutes.

Increase heat to medium low and stir in the romaine lettuce. Cook 5 minutes.

Stir in the tarragon. Remove from heat.

In a blender, blend the soup until smooth.

Return soup to the saucepan and warm over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.