Braised Lettuce Recipe

Name: Braised Lettuce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large heads romaine lettuce; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons whipping cream; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Dash of pepper; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 large heads romaine lettuce
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

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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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large heads romaine lettuce, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Braised Lettuce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Lettuce

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