Hey foodies!

Missing some good and nutritious food? Well, we heard you and here we are with our super duper yummy and healthy corn and lettuce veggie. Most of you might not be on good terms with lettuce but here’s what we think, whenever life gives you lettuce, add some corn and make it yummy. Trust me the taste will leave you wanting for more. Without further ado let’s establish our cooking supremacy with yummy corn and lettuce veggie

Ingredients

Lettuce- 1 Cup (Blended) (200 ml)
Corn- 1 Cup (Boiled and ground) (100 ml)
Cumin seeds- 1 Teaspoon (5 ml)
Onion- 1 large piece (chopped)
Salt- As per taste
Tomato- 1 large piece (pureed)
Cayenne powder- As per taste
Turmeric powder – 1 Teaspoon (5 ml)
Coriander powder- 2 Teaspoon (10 ml)

Preparation Time – 10 Minutes

Cooking Time – 15-20 Minutes

Instructions

Well, cooking is not rocket science and we prove it in all our recipes, as they are simple to cook, rich in nutrients, and most importantly make your taste buds happy. If you ask, cooking Corn and lettuce veggies is a can of corn i.e., which is extremely easy, all you need is your attention while following our instructions. Let’s crack the cooking code!

Boil and grind corn kernels
Blend the lettuce leaves
Heat a pan
Add cumin seeds and wait for them to splutter
Add finely chopped onions
Add some salt
The onions will start releasing water
Sauté them well in the water they have released
Add pureed tomato
Sprinkle some cayenne powder
Add turmeric and coriander powder to bring a spicy flavor
Stir the mixture well
Now, add pureed lettuce
Cover the lid and let it steam for a while
Now, add the ground corn kernels for that nutty texture
Braise for a while
Your corn and lettuce veggie is ready to serve

Benefits

The corn and lettuce veggie is not only delicious but healthy too, like all other dishes we prepare at Yuvaap. Each ingredient used in this veggie does complete justice to bring nutrition and taste to the table. Let’s look at the ingredients and their benefits

Lettuce – Lettuce is a great source of several nutrients, it has ample amounts of vitamin K to strengthen your bones, it has vitamin A which is crucial for eye health, lettuce helps in improving vision, and it has great hydrating properties too. Like all other green leafy vegetables, it helps fight inflammation and diseases like diabetes and cancer. The fiber in lettuce promotes digestion and the lactucin present in lettuce helps in treating insomnia.

Corn– Corn is rich in vitamin C and hence good enough to protect our cells from any kind of damage, it can also protect us from diseases like cancer or cardiac disorders. Corn is rich in carotenoids which can be a great supplement for eye health, and prevent the development of cataracts. Corn contains a bulk of fibers and hence is great for maintaining healthy bowel movements. The quercetin present in corn helps in preventing Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Corn and lettuce veggies can be a perfect staple for your lunch or dinner. It is healthy, yummy, and easy to prepare so you better give it a try.