Stir-Fried Lettuces with Crispy Shallots

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
24%
Stir-Fried Lettuces with Crispy Shallots
20 min.
4
327kcal

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Discover a vibrant and delicious way to enjoy your greens with this Stir-Fried Lettuces with Crispy Shallots recipe. Perfect as a side dish, it combines the crunchy texture of fresh lettuces and watercress with the rich flavor of golden, crispy shallots, making it an irresistible addition to any meal.

This dish is designed for everyone to savor, being vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. It’s not just healthy, but also quick to prepare—ready in just 20 minutes, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. Each serving delivers 327 calories of wholesome ingredients, featuring a balanced caloric breakdown that aligns with a variety of dietary preferences.

Imagine the aromas of garlic and ginger filling your kitchen as you stir-fry fresh produce, creating a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. The gentle heat from crushed red pepper flakes adds a hint of warmth that will awaken your taste buds without overpowering the natural freshness of the vegetables. Paired with a bed of herbed brown rice, this dish becomes not just a side, but a centerpiece of nutritious goodness.

Whether you’re looking to elevate your everyday meals or impress guests with an enticing and healthful side, Stir-Fried Lettuces with Crispy Shallots is a recipe you won’t want to miss. Bon Appétit!

Ingredients

  • cups brown rice cooked
  • tablespoons garlic thinly sliced
  • 1.5 tablespoons ginger minced peeled
  • cups lettuce coarsely chopped ()
  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • 0.5 cup shallots thinly sliced
  • cups watercress trimmed cut into 2" pieces ( 2 bunches)
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over lowheat.
  2. Add shallots; cook, stirring often, untilgolden brown, about 12 minutes.
  3. Removewith a slotted spoon to a paper towel-linedplate and season lightly with salt andpepper (shallots will crisp as they cool).
  4. Increase heat to medium; add sausageand next 3 ingredients to same skillet; stirfor 2 minutes.
  5. Add 1/4 cup water; scrape upany browned bits. Increase heat to medium-high;add lettuce and watercress and cook,tossing often, just until wilted, 1-2 minutes.Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Sprinklefried shallots over.
  7. Serve with brown rice.
  8. Per serving: 316 calories, 7 g fat, 54 g carbohydrates
  9. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories327kcal
Protein8.82%
Fat23.49%
Carbs67.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
55.8
Glycemic Load
24.45
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
21.498260954152%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.14mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
8mg
Myricetin
0.2mg
Quercetin
11.8mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:327.33kcal
16.37%
Fat:8.69g
13.38%
Saturated Fat:1.41g
8.79%
Carbohydrates:56.38g
18.79%
Net Carbohydrates:50.25g
18.27%
Sugar:4.62g
5.13%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:33.33mg
1.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.35g
14.69%
Manganese:2.53mg
126.56%
Vitamin K:124.14µg
118.22%
Vitamin A:1666.25IU
33.33%
Magnesium:109.2mg
27.3%
Vitamin B6:0.54mg
26.93%
Vitamin C:21.39mg
25.93%
Fiber:6.13g
24.51%
Phosphorus:217.44mg
21.74%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
20.04%
Potassium:548.01mg
15.66%
Vitamin B3:2.92mg
14.58%
Folate:52.7µg
13.17%
Copper:0.26mg
12.88%
Iron:2.02mg
11.2%
Vitamin B5:1.09mg
10.86%
Zinc:1.59mg
10.59%
Calcium:99.2mg
9.92%
Vitamin E:1.16mg
7.74%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
6.1%
Selenium:1.39µg
1.98%
Source:Epicurious