Parsley

Lettuce Cups with White Beans and Bell Peppers
Greenhouse Classroom Ingredients:
- Lettuce (ideally 6 big leaves)
- Parsley
Additional Ingredients:
- Olive oil
- Lemon or lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
- White beans (or other beans)
- Bell peppers
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions:
- Divide lettuce into separate leaves
- Chop bell peppers into small pieces
- Toss beans with bell pepper, parsley, oil, red pepper flakes (optional,) and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a medium bowl
- Season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired
- Spoon into lettuce leaves and divide into smaller servings if desired
Nutrition facts:
- Parsley is a great source of vitamin A and K! This helps with vision and bone growth and bone density.
- In addition, parsley can help decrease bloating and lower blood pressure!
Crop | Vitamin K | Vitamin A (beta-carotene) | Vitamin B9 (Folate) | Vitamin C | Magnesium | Calcium | Phosphorous | Iron | Potassium |
Parsley | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Location of origin:
- Southern Europe
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