Butter Braised Hearts Of Lettuce Recipe
Ingredients
| 2 heads romaine or 4 heads Boston lettuce, trimmed of stems and coarse leaves and washed | ||
| Butter/Margarine | 2 Tablespoon | |
| 1/4 cup chicken or beef broth | ||
| Salt | 3/4 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper | 1 Pinch | |
Directions
MAKING
1. In a large skillet, melt butter
2. Add the broth and bring to a simmer.
3. Immerse the lettuce leave in the broth and cover the pan with its lid.
4. Simmer lettuce for 10 minutes until wilted and tender-crisp.
5. Halve hearts lengthwise, transfer to serving dish and salt to taste.
6. Boil remaining cooking liquid, uncovered, until reduced to about 2 tablespoons.
7. Season liquid with pepper
SERVING
8. Pour the reduction over lettuce, toss and serve.
TIP
If using romaine, slice off tops so hearts are 8 inches long.
1. In a large skillet, melt butter
2. Add the broth and bring to a simmer.
3. Immerse the lettuce leave in the broth and cover the pan with its lid.
4. Simmer lettuce for 10 minutes until wilted and tender-crisp.
5. Halve hearts lengthwise, transfer to serving dish and salt to taste.
6. Boil remaining cooking liquid, uncovered, until reduced to about 2 tablespoons.
7. Season liquid with pepper
SERVING
8. Pour the reduction over lettuce, toss and serve.
TIP
If using romaine, slice off tops so hearts are 8 inches long.
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