Ingredients:
– 1 head of
– 1 small onion
– 2 garlic cloves
– 1 tbsp. olive oil
– 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt
– 1/4 cup of sour cream
– 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
– 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
– 1 tsp. honey
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Wash the lettuce and chop it into small pieces. Peel and chop the onion and garlic cloves finely.
2. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion turns soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the chopped lettuce into the pan and cook for one more minute.
4. Allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes before adding it to a food processor or blender along with the Greek yogurt, sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and honey.
5. Puree until the mixture is smooth, and all the ingredients are well blended.
6. Season the lettuce cream with salt and pepper to taste. Add more honey, mustard, or sour cream to adjust the taste as per your preference.
Serve your lettuce cream at room temperature, or chilled. You can use it as a dip for raw vegetables like carrots, cucumber, or as a dressing for salads.
Lettuce cream also makes an excellent accompaniment to sandwiches, grilled chicken, or fish. This recipe is versatile enough to use in many ways, depending on your preferences, so be creative and experiment with it.
The lettuce cream is a healthy alternative to traditional cream sauce. It has fewer calories and fat than most other cream-based sauces or dips. The added benefit of this recipe is that it includes nutrients from the lettuce, which are good for the body. Lettuce is low in calories and carbohydrates, high in fiber and antioxidants.
Conclusion:
Making lettuce cream at home is an easy and affordable alternative to buying store-bought cream sauces. This recipe is a perfect way to add some greenery in your diet while keeping natural flavors. It’s versatile and easy to adjust, so feel free to swap ingredients to suit your taste preferences. Lettuce cream makes a light and healthy sauce or dip for salads, sandwiches, or a snack on its own. It’s low in calories, carbohydrates, and high in nutrition, making it the perfect recipe for a healthy lifestyle. Give it try now and enjoy the delicious and refreshing flavor of lettuce cream.