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Lamb Chops

Lamb

Lamb, which comes from sheep less than a year old, is a lean, tender meat with delicate flavor. It’s also a good source of protein, as well as vitamin B12, niacin, and zinc.
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Leeks

Leeks

Related to both onions and garlic, leeks look like big scallions. Their subtle, sweet taste makes for a satisfying side dish, a savory tart, or a luscious soup.
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Lemon

Lemons

Sunny yellow lemons perk up almost everything with their bright, acidic flavor.
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Lentils

Lentils

Packed with protein, fiber, iron, and vitamin B, lentils are budget-friendly nutritional superstars. These legumes are a staple in Indian, Middle Eastern, and European cuisines, a favorite of vegetarians, and a great ingredient to keep on hand for quick-cooking meals and side dishes.
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Lettuce

Lettuce

The essential salad ingredient, lettuce is packed with chlorophyll, which gives it a fresh green, grassy taste. The most perishable of vegetables, it is at its best when raw.
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Limes

Limes

This small green citrus gives acidic balance and bright flavor to virtually any dish. Its stores of vitamin C saved 19th-century British sailors from scurvy on long voyages (hence “limeys”).
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