11. Butter Lettuce Is a Good Source of Vitamin A
Portion 1 cup shredded
Calories 7
Carbs 1 g
Fiber 0.6 g
Protein 1 g
Why It’s Healthy
Butter lettuce — including both Bibb and Boston varieties — has a soft, buttery texture and a slightly sweet flavor. It has a tightly folded head that is bright green on the outside and yellow on the inside, and it’s often sold with the roots attached to preserve freshness. The USDA indicates that butter lettuce is low in sodium and has 10 percent of the vitamin A you need in a day.
Meal Prep Inspo
“Also great as a salad or on top of a sandwich, the size of these lettuce leaves makes them a great bread replacement for anyone looking to go low-carb,” says Kennedy. “You can make a traditional sandwich and serve it on butter lettuce, or even roll the ingredients inside the leaves to create a sort of ‘wrap’ in place of a tortilla.”
