Vegetarian Stuffed Lettuce Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time10 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexAverageServings4
Interest GroupParty
Ingredients
| 1 medium-size head iceberg lettuce | ||
| Cream cheese | 1 , softened (Stuffing:) | |
| Mayonnaise | 1 Tablespoon (Stuffing:) | |
| Yellow onion | 1 Teaspoon, finely grated (Stuffing:) | |
| Carrot | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), finely grated (Stuffing:) | |
| 1/4 cup minced sweet red or green pepper | ||
| 1/4 cup peeled, minced, well-drained tomato | ||
| Few drops liquid hot red pepper seasoning | ||
| Salt | 1/4 Teaspoon (Stuffing:) | |
Directions
MAKING
1. Core the lettuce and make a small hollow in the center.
2. In a bowl, combine stuffing ingredients and mix well
3. Pack the stuffing into the lettuce.
4. Wrap the lettuce head in foil or cling film and place in the refrigerator to chill well.
SERVING
5. Slice the stuffed lettuce at a slant into ¾-inch thick slices.
6. Arrange on a platter.
7. Serve chilled with French or Thousand Island dressing if desired.
TIP
Save lettuce trimmings for another salad.
1. Core the lettuce and make a small hollow in the center.
2. In a bowl, combine stuffing ingredients and mix well
3. Pack the stuffing into the lettuce.
4. Wrap the lettuce head in foil or cling film and place in the refrigerator to chill well.
SERVING
5. Slice the stuffed lettuce at a slant into ¾-inch thick slices.
6. Arrange on a platter.
7. Serve chilled with French or Thousand Island dressing if desired.
TIP
Save lettuce trimmings for another salad.
Chef
