Mustard is low in calories, fat, and cholesterol. Mustard is a very good source of dietary fiber, and contains large amounts of iron, beta carotene, and vitamin C.
Mustard Greens
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Directions |
- 25 to 30 leaves of mustard (a large handful)
- 4 to 6 pieces of smoked bacon, or another smoked meat
- Salt
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- Wash greens twice.
- Strip greens from midrib and tear or cut into small pieces. (You may cut stems into small pieces and cook separately. Stems will have the consistency of cooked celery.)
- Put 4-6 pieces of smoked bacon or other smoked meat for seasoning into a six-quart pot.
- Add one quart of water, bring to boil, and lower to medium heat for 30 minutes. Add salt to taste.
- Add greens to water a few pieces at a time. As they wilt, stir and add more greens. Bring to a boil, then lower to a slow simmer.
- Cover and cook until greens achieve the tenderness and flavor you desire. (About an hour if you want the greens to take on plenty of the bacon flavor.)
- Drain, avoiding mashing the greens in the process, and serve.
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Recipe Source: Baker Creek Seeds
Asian Inspired Greens
Ingredients |
Directions |
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
- 6 cups washed and chopped mustard greens
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Japanese rice wine (mirin) vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sake (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
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- Place the sesame seeds into a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir constantly until the seeds are toasted a golden brown and make a continuous crackling noise, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the seeds immediately to a bowl to stop the cooking process. Set seeds aside.
- Place sesame oil in the hot skillet, and heat until it just begins to smoke (this should happen very fast).
- Place mustard greens into the hot oil, and pour in water. With a spatula, gently toss the greens until they are wilted and reduced in quantity, about 2 minutes.
- Mix in garlic, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sake, and sugar.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stir until sugar has dissolved, and cover the skillet.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the greens are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. If a thicker sauce is desired, remove greens with a slotted spoon, and cook the liquid down to desired thickness; return greens to the skillet, toss in the pan juices, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
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Recipe Source: Allrecipes.com