Romaine Hearts with Pipián

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
41%
Romaine Hearts with Pipián
45 min.
8
69kcal

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Discover a vibrant and delicious side dish that will elevate any meal: Romaine Hearts with Pipián! This delightful recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a fresh, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free option that tantalizes the taste buds without sacrificing flavor. Perfectly crisp romaine lettuce leaves are paired with a rich and aromatic pipián sauce made from toasted pumpkin seeds and a blend of fresh ingredients, including cilantro, garlic, and tomatoes.

The piquant kick from the California or New Mexico chilies adds a subtle warmth that beautifully complements the nuttiness of the pumpkin seeds. Each bite is a delightful journey of flavors and textures, making this dish an excellent accompaniment to any cuisine. With just 45 minutes of preparation time, this recipe is as quick and easy as it is nutritious!

Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or looking to add something special to your weekly meal plan, these Romaine Hearts will impress your guests and family alike. Plus, each serving contains only 69 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence that leaves you feeling satisfied and energized. So grab your ingredients and get ready to whip up this stunning plant-based side that celebrates the richness of fresh flavors!

Ingredients

  •  new mexico chilies dried (4 to 5 in.)
  • 0.5 cup lightly cilantro fresh packed
  • cloves garlic peeled
  • servings ice cubes 
  • tablespoons red wine vinegar 
  • 0.5 cup roasted pumpkin seeds shelled (pepitas)
  • 0.8 cup roma tomatoes chopped
  • 24  romaine lettuce leaves rinsed (6 to 7 in.)
  • servings salt 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • blender

Directions

  1. Discard chili stems. Shake out and discard chili seeds. Put chilies in a bowl and pour 1 1/2 cups boiling water over them.
  2. Let stand until soft, 6 to 7 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in an 8- to 10-inch frying pan over high heat, stir or shake pumpkin seeds until they smell lightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Put pumpkin seeds in a blender or food processor. Lift chilies from soaking liquid and add to blender.
  5. Add garlic, vinegar, tomatoes, and cilantro. Whirl, adding enough chili-soaking liquid (about 1/2 cup) to make pipin mixture thin enough to scoop but not drippy.
  6. Add salt to taste. Scrape pipin into a small bowl.
  7. Stand romaine lettuce leaves, stem ends down, in closely fitting bowl and drop ice cubes among the leaves to keep them crisp. To eat, scoop leaves into pipin dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories69kcal
Protein19.77%
Fat46.59%
Carbs33.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.13
Glycemic Load
0.85
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
17.189999777338%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.15mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
2.52mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:69.41kcal
3.47%
Fat:4g
6.15%
Saturated Fat:0.68g
4.23%
Carbohydrates:6.49g
2.16%
Net Carbohydrates:3.69g
1.34%
Sugar:2.59g
2.88%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:225.71mg
9.81%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.82g
7.63%
Vitamin A:7729.95IU
154.6%
Vitamin K:93.66µg
89.2%
Vitamin C:31.3mg
37.94%
Folate:126.29µg
31.57%
Manganese:0.54mg
26.86%
Magnesium:59.81mg
14.95%
Phosphorus:126.29mg
12.63%
Fiber:2.81g
11.23%
Potassium:382.22mg
10.92%
Iron:1.69mg
9.4%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
9.17%
Copper:0.18mg
9.16%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.88%
Zinc:0.86mg
5.73%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.21%
Vitamin B3:0.95mg
4.74%
Calcium:40.19mg
4.02%
Vitamin E:0.41mg
2.75%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.25%
Selenium:1.23µg
1.76%
Source:My Recipes