Spotlight on Mustard Greens

Spotlight on Mustard Greens—Leafy Green Series

I am continuing my series on leafy greens—one of the most nutritious foods you can eat in general. Check out my spotlight on kale, and my spotlight on turnip greens if you missed them before.

Mustard greens are high in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, manganese, and vitamin E. Since they are in the cruciferous family they also contain cancer-preventing glucosinolates typical of all members of that family.

For almost everything you’ve ever wanted to know about mustard greens (including more in-depth nutritional information) check out this site:

http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=93

Recipe Links

I have not tried all of these recipes. I can not vouch for their good taste. Also some ingredients may not be optimal. Please make your own healthy substitutions as needed. But for the most part I considered the ingestion of these (and all) leafy greens worth any small ingredient problems.

Curried Mustard Greens with Kidney Beans

Saute of Cauliflower and Mustard Greens with Peanuts

Sauteed Greens with Cannellini Beans and Garlic

Crushed Red Potatoes with Winter Greens

Do you have any favorite turnip green recipes you’d like to share with my readers? Please post it in the comment form below.