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Romaine Lettuce

Inventory, 24 ct : 0
This item was last sold on : 03/27/20

• 123 Featured Restaurants

• 23 Recipe Ideas

• 3 Sharess

Description/Taste

Romaine lettuce is medium to large in size with an elongated shape and stiff, upright leaves. The thick heads are loosely connected to a central blanched base and the leaves, averaging 10-15 centimeters in length, are broad with many folds and creases. The outer leaves are dark green with a prominent white central rib, and as the leaves grow smaller in the center, they become paler in color almost fading to white. Romaine lettuce is crisp, succulent, and crunchy with a mild, slightly bitter taste.

Seasons/Availability

Romaine lettuce is available year-round, with a peak season in the winter.

Current Facts

Romaine lettuce, botanically classified as Lactuca sativa, is believed to be one of the oldest varieties of lettuce in the world and is a member of the Asteraceae family. Also known as Cos lettuce in England, Lattuga Romana in Italian, and Laitue Romaine in French, Romaine lettuce is one of the few varieties that grow upright, is tolerant of heat, and is commonly sold in whole heads or as hearts, which means the outer leaves are removed leaving only the tender, pale inner leaves. Romaine lettuce has been used by civilizations for thousands of years and is still popular worldwide, favored for its mild taste, firm stalks, and crunchy texture.

Nutritional Value

Romaine lettuce an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamins A, C, and K, thiamin, folate, iron, potassium, and manganese. It is also a good source of riboflavin, vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and copper.

Applications

Romaine lettuce is best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as braising, grilling, and lightly boiling. The leaves can be used fresh and torn for salads, or they can be used as a dipping vessel for sauces, dips, and fillings. They can also be layered on sandwiches, burgers, and in wraps for added crunch. In addition to fresh preparations, Romaine lettuce can withstand high heat which makes it suitable for grilling, braising with cooked vegetables and meat, adding to soups, and chopping and mixing into stir-fries. Romaine lettuce pairs well with bulgur wheat, parsley, garlic, chives, tomatoes, roasted red pepper, citrus, avocado, apples, pears, black olives, capers, grilled steak, poultry, bacon, tuna, smoked fish, feta cheese, blue cheese, parmesan cheese, and hummus. The leaves will keep up to one week when wrapped in paper towels to absorb excess moisture and stored in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Romaine lettuce has been used in cultures all over the world in both culinary and medicinal applications. In Egypt, there are ancient paintings on tomb walls that depict lettuce with pointed, elongated leaves and many experts believe it is a variety of Romaine. The lettuce was also served to Persian kings and used as an edible spoon for dips and spreads like tabbouleh in Syria. In addition to culinary use, in Rome, the milky liquid produced from the outer leaves was believed to have restorative properties and was used by many ancient healers to reduce symptoms of diseases and illness. Today Romaine is still a widely used variety and is most well-known for its use in the Caesar salad.

Geography/History

Romaine lettuce is native to the Mediterranean and the Middle East, growing since ancient times, and its two most recognizable names are derived from the papal gardens in Rome and the Aegean Islands of Cos. Originally considered a weed in the Mediterranean, Romaine lettuce is documented as being one of the oldest known cultivated varieties, having been grown for at least 5,000 years. Today Romaine lettuce is widely found at supermarkets, farmers markets, and specialty grocers in Asia, Europe, Australia, Africa, North America, and South America.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Surf Side Cuisine (Deli)	San Diego CA	619-507-0891
California Center for the Arts	Escondido CA	760-839-4107
Sublime Ale House-San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-510-9220
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-436-5236
Harry's Coffee Shop	San Diego CA	858-454-7381
Jimmy O's	Del Mar CA	858-350-3732
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-0083
Bernini's Bistro	La Jolla CA	858-454-5013
Miguel's 4S Ranch	San Diego CA	858-924-9200
Royal Polaris Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
The Corner Drafthouse	San Diego CA	619-255-2631
Homestead Solana Beach	Solana Beach CA	858-209-0149
Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Fishery	San Diego CA	858-272-9985
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
The Crack Shack-Encinitas	Encinitas CA	858-735-3093
Nunu's Tavern	San Diego CA	619-756-4009
Decoy Dockside Restaurant	San Marcos CA	760-653-3230
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436

the other 103...

Trattoria I Trulli	Encinitas CA	760-943-6800
Morning Glory	San Diego CA	619-629-0302
Hotel Indigo	San Diego CA	619-906-4805
Rovino The Foodery	San Diego CA	619-972-6286
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-657-6473
Children of The Rainbow	San Diego CA	619-615-0652
Campfire	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Golden Door	San Marcos CA	760-761-4142
Toronado San Diego	San Diego CA	619-282-0456
Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980	Vista CA	760-732-1415
Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.)	La Jolla CA	858-699-4129
Peace Pies	San Diego CA	619-618-6960
Bishop School	San Diego CA	858-459-4021 x212
Ulivo	San Diego CA	619-962-7345
Medina family	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill	San Diego CA	619-497-0914
Baja Betty's	San Diego CA	619-269-8510
Four Points Sheraton-SeaWorld	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Primavera Ristorante	Coronado CA	619-435-0454
Supernatural Sandwich (Miramar)	San Diego CA	858-831-7835
San Diego Core Fitness	San Diego CA	858-386-3145
Lil Piggy's	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Urban Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-239-2222
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
The Greenspot Salad- MV	San Diego CA	619-230-5946
Moxy San Diego Gaslamp	San Diego CA	619-376-1850
Panca Peruvian	Oceanside CA	760-722-3396
Village Pizzeria Bay Side	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla	San Diego CA	310-407-9937
Supernatural Sandwich (Little Italy)	San Diego CA	619-230-5976
Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta	San Diego CA	510-512-2213
Brigantine Imperial Beach	Imperial Beach CA	619-591-1350
Hornblower Cruises	San Diego CA	619-686-8733
Carnitas Snack Shack Harbor Dr.	San Diego CA	619-295-3173
Cardellino	San Diego CA	619-722-3398
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-543-2764
SandBox Pizza	San Diego CA	858-273-7263
The Patio on Lamont	San Diego CA	619-235-5606
Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse	Alpine CA	800-295-3172
Siamo Napoli	San Diego CA	619-300-4810
Blue Water Seafood Ocean Beach	San Diego CA	619-308-6500
Cutwater Spirits	San Diego CA	619-672-3848
The Greenspot Salad-4sRanch	San Diego CA	619-865-0386
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	858-273-8440
Searcher	San Diego CA	619-226-2403
Casino Inn Bar & Grill	Alpine CA	619-445-9581
Beachside Bar and Grill	Encinitas CA	949-235-5863
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
Sisters Pizza	San Diego CA	858-228-6822
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
BFD-Big Front Door	San Diego CA	619-255-4100
Bibigo Kitchen Fashion Valley	San Diego CA	213-503-9469
Churchill's Pub and Grille	San Marcos CA	760-471-8773
Tipsy Crow	San Diego CA	619-338-9300
Le Papagayo	Encinitas CA	760-944-8252
Siesel's Meats	San Diego CA	619-275-1234
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
Cloak and Petal	San Diego CA	619-501-5505
Enclave	Carlsbad CA	808-554-4219
Miho Faculty Club	La Jolla CA	619-323-2866
Farmer and The Seahorse	San Diego CA	858-260-5400
San Diego Humane Society Oceanside Campus	Oceanside CA	760-757-4357
Sorority Cuisine - SAE	San Diego CA	310-402-6195
Surf Rider Pizza (Ocean Beach)	San Diego CA	858-270-9900
Seven Mile Casino	Chula Vista CA
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill	Vista CA	760-509-4424
The Greenspot Salad Co.	San Diego CA	858-587-2585
Marriott Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-3000 x6335
BeerFish	San Diego CA	619-363-2337
Great Maple	San Diego CA	619-255-2282
K&L Neighborhood Eateries	San Diego CA	619-964-3778
Vitality Tap - 1St Ave	San Diego CA	619-237-7625
Veg Appeal	San Diego CA	619-940-7648
Tender Greens-Mission Valley	San Diego CA	310-954-1415
The Holding Company	San Diego CA	619-665-1251
Salvatore's	San Diego CA	619-544-1865
Soda & Swine North Park	San Diego CA	619-269-7632
Horton Grand Hotel	San Diego CA	619-544-1886
Hilltop Winery	Valley Center CA	760-913-1013
The Haven	San Diego CA	619-964-3778
Park Commons Sorrento Valley	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
The Loma Club	San Diego CA	619-222-4653
Miguel's Cocina Coronado	Coronado CA	619-437-4237
The Crack Shack Costa Mesa	Costa Mesa CA	619-450-7978
Common Theory	San Diego CA	858-707-7016
Peohes	Coronado CA	619-437-4474
Village Pizzaria	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Cass Street Bar & Grill	San Diego CA	858-414-2625
Bolt Brewery	San Diego CA	858-382-3104
Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-238-9880
The Plot	Oceanside CA	422-266-8200
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Graze	San Diego CA	619-839-9852
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Four Seasons Residence Club	Carlsbad CA	760-603-3700
Communal Coffee	San Diego CA	619-920-7887
Quality Coast Inc	San Diego CA	619-443-9192
Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-298-2337
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
Duke's La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-1999
Beeside Balcony	Del Mar CA	858-880-8105

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Romaine Lettuce. One

is easiest, three is harder.

The Honour System		Chicken Burrito Brown Rice Bowl
No Recipes		Stir Fried Lettuce
40 Aprons		Chipotle Copycat Whole30 Carnitas Bowl
Little Broken		Southwestern Chopped Salad with Grilled Turkey and Croutons
Hapa Nom Nom		Grilled Romaine Lettuce with Creamy Lemon Dressing
Simply Stacie		Cheeseburger Salad
Paleo Bailey		Mexican Chopped Tuna Salad
A Veggie Venture		Lettuce Soup
Taste and See		Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad with Garlic Chicken Sausage
A Mingling of Tastes		Zucchini and Braised Lettuce Tart with Tapenade

the other 13...

Juicing For Health		Natural Pain Killer
Dessert Now, Dinner Later		Grilled Romaine Hearts with Caesar Vinaigrette
All Recipes.com		Chicken Souvlaki Gyro Style
Pinch of Yum		Gerilled Vegetable & Shrimp Detox Salad
Peas and Crayons		Buffalo Chicken Taco Salad
The Nourishing Gourmet		Tangy Herbed Lettuce Soup
Fat Free Vegan Kitchen		Ridiculously Easy Grilled Romaine Salad
Zen and Spice		Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad with Roasted Corn
Healthy Green Kitchen		Runner Bean Salad with Radicchio, Radish and Red Onion
The Honour System		Chipotle Chicken Salad
Seasoned to Taste		Romaine Pesto and Egg-Stuffed Beefsteak Tomatoes
The Perfect Pantry		Stir-Fried Garlic Lettuce
The New York Times		Lettuce-Wrapped Fish

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Marketplace Foods

Slippery Hill Farm
994 15th Ave, Barron 54812

Wisconsin, United States
About 584 days ago, 8/22/18
Sharer's comments : Romaine Lettuce spotted at Marketplace Foods. Locally Grown

Fat Cat Organics, Cullman AL Near Cullman, Alabama, United States
About 589 days ago, 8/17/18

First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States
About 663 days ago, 6/04/18
Sharer's comments : Romaine Lettuce spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op.