With the advent of autumn, the temperature gradually drops, and the dry air also begins to affect our body. During this season, it is crucial to choose the right vegetables. Lettuce, which is a seasonal vegetable in autumn, is on the market in large quantities. It is not only crisp and delicious, but also rich in nutrients, which is very suitable for middle-aged and elderly people, can strengthen the spleen, stomach, liver and detoxification, and help improve complexion.
Lettuce is rich in vitamin C, fiber and a variety of minerals, which can help boost immunity and promote digestion. In addition, lettuce also has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, and has a good relieving effect on the common symptoms of fire in autumn. Middle-aged and elderly people eat more lettuce in this season, which can effectively regulate their physical state and maintain a good level of health.
Recipe 1: Stir-fried lettuce slices
Ingredients: Lettuce, carrots, black fungus, garlic, salt, oil.
Specific steps:
1. Peel and slice the lettuce, slice the carrots, soak the black fungus and tear it into small pieces. Add water to a pot and bring to a boil, pour in the ingredients, blanch for half a minute, remove and cool, drain and set aside.
2. Add oil to a hot pan, add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Add the lettuce slices, carrot slices and black fungus in turn and stir-fry over high heat. Add salt to taste and stir-fry until the ingredients are cooked through.
Brightly coloured and rich in taste, the crispness of the lettuce complements the smoothness of the black fungus, and the sweetness of the carrot is nutritionally balanced, making it perfect for family dinners.
Recipe 2: Lettuce pork ribs stew
Ingredients: Lettuce, carrots, pork ribs, green onions, ginger, coriander, salt.
Detailed instructions:
1. Chop the pork ribs into small pieces, clean them, add water to the pot, put cold water into the pork ribs, add green onions, ginger, cooking wine, boil over high heat, blanch to remove blood foam, remove the ribs, rinse and set aside, peel the lettuce and carrots, cut into pieces for later use.
2. Add water to the pot, put in the blanched pork ribs, add green onions and ginger slices, bring to a boil, turn to low heat and simmer for 1 hour until the meat is rotten and the soup is thick. Add the lettuce and carrots and continue to simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Finally, sprinkle with chopped green onion and coriander, add salt to taste.
This soup is light and delicious, and the sweetness released by lettuce and carrots blends with the aroma of pork ribs, warming the body, suitable for autumn and winter, especially for middle-aged and elderly people.
Recipe 3: Cold salad with shredded lettuce
Ingredients: Lettuce, golden hook sea rice, garlic, salt, mustard, sesame oil.
Here's how:
1. Clean the lettuce, peel it, cut it into shreds, add water to the pot and bring it to a boil, put in the shredded lettuce, blanch for 30 seconds, remove it and cool it, squeeze out the water and set aside. Soak the golden hook sea rice in water until soft and set aside, and mince the garlic.
2. Put shredded lettuce and sea rice in a bowl, add minced garlic, salt, mustard and sesame oil, and mix well.
This salad is fresh and refreshing, and the unique mustard aroma adds layers to the lettuce and is very appetizing. It is especially suitable for hot autumn days, which can not only relieve greasy but also maintain health, and is a good light food.
Autumn is the harvest season, and choosing lettuce as part of your diet is not only a way to enjoy its delicious taste, but also to make the most of its rich nutritional value. With different cooking methods, lettuce can be easily incorporated into the daily diet for the benefit of the whole family. I hope you can enjoy the healthy and delicious lettuce this autumn!
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