4.9 from 26 votes
Stir-Fried Lettuce
Stir-fried lettuce with soy sauce and sesame oil is unexpectedly and thrillingly tasty. You probably already have a head of romaine just waiting to be used, so you can experience it for yourself.
Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
135 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 14 ounces romaine lettuce about 2, hearts
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil mild
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds toasted
Instructions
- Trim the romaine lettuce and cut it crosswise into 1-inch (2.5-cm) wide pieces. Pat the lettuce completely dry.
- Place a wok or medium skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Carefully swirl in the oil. When the oil is shimmering hot but not yet smoking, add the garlic and then toss in the romaine lettuce in batches, stirring after each addition to coat the lettuce with oil before adding the next batch. This should take a total of about 2 minutes. The lettuce will have just begun to wilt.
- Add the soy sauce and sugar and give it a quick stir to coat the lettuce well. You want the lettuce to be almost tender yet still a little crisp and still bright green. Drizzle the sesame oil over the lettuce and immediately remove it from the heat.
- Move to a bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
135kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Sodium
520mg
(22%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 135kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 520mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.