Jingle Bell Cranberries on Boston Lettuce
Delight your taste buds with the festive and flavorful 'Jingle Bell Cranberries on Boston Lettuce,' a perfect addition to your holiday table. This vibrant recipe pairs tart, juicy cranberries simmered with orange juice, honey, and zest, creating a sweet-tart relish that bursts with seasonal flavor. Presented atop tender Boston lettuce leaves, this dish doubles as both a refreshing salad and a show-stopping appetizer. Optional toppings like toasted pecans add a delightful crunch, while creamy feta crumbles take the flavor profile to the next level. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for holiday gatherings, offering a visually stunning and nutritious option that’s sure to impress your guests. Keep this simple yet elegant dish in your festive recipe rotation for a fresh take on seasonal cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh cranberries
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups Fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoons Orange zest
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 8 leaves Boston lettuce leaves
- 0.5 cups Pecans (optional, toasted)
- 0.25 cups Feta cheese crumbles (optional)
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the fresh cranberries, granulated sugar, and fresh orange juice.
2. Stir the mixture occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the cranberries begin to pop, about 8-10 minutes.
3. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the orange zest and honey. Allow the cranberry mixture to cool to room temperature.
4. While the cranberries cool, rinse and pat dry the Boston lettuce leaves. Arrange them on a serving platter or individual salad plates.
5. Once the cranberry mixture has cooled, spoon it generously onto each lettuce leaf.
6. (Optional) Sprinkle toasted pecans and feta cheese crumbles over the top for added texture and flavor.
7. Serve immediately as a festive appetizer or side salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.4 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.6 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 689 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.9 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.1 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 160.4 g | ||
| Protein | 16.6 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 392 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 809 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
