Mustard Greens

The leaves of mustard greens can have either a crumpled or flat texture and may have either toothed, scalloped, frilled, or lacey edges.

mustard-greens

Nutritional Facts:

Mustard greens contain compounds which have cancer preventing benefits, including antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and natural detoxifying properties.

Flavour:

Mustard Greens are Spunky and soulful describe the taste that add a pungent, peppery flavor to recipes. Mustard greens are the leaves of the mustard plant.

Goes well with:

Mustard Greens can be used for soups, salads, pesto, wraps, dips.

Recipes

Mustard Green Pesto

  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 bunches mustard greens
  • 1/2 teaspoon unrefined sea salt
  • 1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil
  • Chicken wrap with Mustard greens
  • 1/2 cup shredded cabbage (or bagged coleslaw mix)
  • 2 tablespoons peanut sauce (or satay sauce)
  • 1 large collard green leaf
  • 2 ounces (1/2 cup) shredded or sliced chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce

Mustard Green salad

  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pound mustard greens, washed and torn into large pieces
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp chicken broth or vegetable broth (vegetarian option)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dark sesame oil