Green Gem Lettuce

Native to Spain, Green Gem lettuce is small to medium, and is a compact, elongated head in a vase-like shape with densely packed leaves. Besides, this lettuce is buttery and crisp with a subtly sweet flavor, making it perfect for both raw and cooked applications such as pan-frying or braising. Nutritionally, Green Gem lettuce contains vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron, which in turn plays a vital role in immune system function, treating anemia, boosting hemoglobin, and much more. When used fresh, the leaves of this variety can be torn and served as a salad, layered as a bed for meats and fish, or filled with a dip made up of fish, sauces, or chicken.