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Maui Onions
Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
Rainbow Swiss Chard
Rainbow chard, also known a 5-color silverbeet, is a tender chard variety with multi-colored stalks of yellow, white, orange pink and red.
Seasons/Availability
Available year around.
Description/Taste
Like regular Romaine, Sweet Romaine lettuce grows in an elongated head of sturdy green outer leaves and lighter to pale celadon leaves in the center, all of which have a firm rib down their centers. It is crisp and crunchy but sweeter and less bitter than regular Romaine.
Nutritional Value
Romaine contains vitamin C, vitamin A, folate and iron. One cup of shredded Romaine has about 10 calories.
Applications
Add to mixed green salads or Caesar salads. Pair with green oak, arugula, tat soi, frisee, mizuna and other green leaf lettuces. Brush head with vinaigrette and grill. Use as cup for lettuce wraps. Blanch, then braise whole head for side dish. Add to sandwiches and hamburgers. Ideal for dips.
Geography/History
Romaine is believed to have originated on the Aegean island of Cos, and also known as Cos lettuce.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Sweet Romaine. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Available year around.
Description/Taste
Like regular Romaine, Sweet Romaine lettuce grows in an elongated head of sturdy green outer leaves and lighter to pale celadon leaves in the center, all of which have a firm rib down their centers. It is crisp and crunchy but sweeter and less bitter than regular Romaine.
Nutritional Value
Romaine contains vitamin C, vitamin A, folate and iron. One cup of shredded Romaine has about 10 calories.
Applications
Add to mixed green salads or Caesar salads. Pair with green oak, arugula, tat soi, frisee, mizuna and other green leaf lettuces. Brush head with vinaigrette and grill. Use as cup for lettuce wraps. Blanch, then braise whole head for side dish. Add to sandwiches and hamburgers. Ideal for dips.
Geography/History
Romaine is believed to have originated on the Aegean island of Cos, and also known as Cos lettuce.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Sweet Romaine. One
is easiest, three is harder.| The Cooking Blog |
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