Lettuce Bowls

by Sherrill

Living in the Northwest (Washington State), our winters are pretty mild, so once I can get lettuce or other cool-weather crops going, I'm out in the garden doing so. 

This year, I decided to put my lettuce in containers on the deck (far from any slugs that could find it), where it can get morning and late afternoon sun, keeping the "heat of the day" off the tender leaves.  Also, just walking out to the deck to pick off what I need while dinner is cooking is a bonus. 

One cup of Romaine lettuce has 8 calories, 0.58 gram protein, 1.0 gram fiber, 16 mg calcium, 116 mg potassium, 11.3 mg vitamin C, 64 mcg folate, 48.2 mcg of vitamin K, 1637 mcg beta carotene and 1087 mcg of lutein + zeaxanthin. (USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory)

Enjoy!

Sherrill ~ aka:  BaaBonnyBelle