Boston Lettuce Love

In my farm share basket was a beautiful head of Boston Lettuce. And when I say beautiful I mean it was beautiful. The way the cup shaped leaves folded in on one another to make a rosey shape in the center was a work of natures art. I wish I took a picture, but I was too busy chomping on it. The texture and flavor more beauty. Crunchy, but soft; sweet with a subtle tang. I had to keep muching to be sure it was that good. Much of it got eaten with no dressing at all. I will dearly miss it when it is gone (tomorrow) and hope that another appears in our next basket. That said, I found a recipe using the lovely lettuce. Chicken in Lettuce Cups. The family thought it weird, but what else is new in the Green house.
When I make this again I will change a major feature. It has edamame in it - don't get me wrong, I love edamame (fresh soy beans), but they were not loved the the rest. I would put in less and add chopped carrot and waterchestnut. Some cashews would work well too. The lettuce is used as a wrap for the chicken and vegetables. Boston lettuce is low in calories and a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, folate and vitamin K.

Chicken in Lettuce Cups
This makes up quick and easy.

3 tbsp gluten free soy sauce
2 tsp minced ginger (the bottled kind works well)
1 tsp honey
2 tsp sesame oil
1 1/4 pound chicken breast cut into 1/2 inch chunks
1 cup frozen shelled edamame (or try diced carrot, red pepper, water chestnut)
1 stalk celery, chopped. ( I served this on the side as we have a celery hater among us)
12 large boston lettuce leaves - washed and dried.

1. combine soy sauce, ginger and honey, set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat sesame oil, add chicken chunks and cook for 3 minutes, stir occassinally.
3. Add edamame or other veggies and cook for 2 mnutes. Stir in celery and cook 2 more mnutes. Add reserved sauce and stir to coat.
4. Arrange lettuce leaves on individual plates or a platter. divide chicken mixture among the lettuce leaves. Fold leaves around chicken mixture and eat.

to make this vegetarian the chicken could be omitted. I ended up eating the uneaten edamame and it was very yummy. Would definitely add some cashews for added texture and more protein.