Best 8 Braised Leeks And Mustard Greens Recipes

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Braised leeks and mustard greens, a delectable pairing of mild, sweet leeks and piquant, slightly bitter mustard greens, is a classic combination that has been enjoyed for generations. This hearty dish is a staple in many cultures, with variations found across different regions. The tender leeks and mustard greens, braised in a flavorful broth, make a satisfying meal or side dish, perfect for chilly evenings or special occasions. In this article, we will explore the diverse world of braised leeks and mustard greens, providing you with tips and tricks to create a delicious and memorable dish. We will also uncover the history and cultural significance of this classic combination, exploring how it has evolved over time.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BRAISED MUSTARD GREENS



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
1 pound bacon, chopped
2 bunches mustard greens, chopped
3/4 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup golden raisins
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • On medium heat, saute garlic and bacon in a large saute pan.
  • While bacon is cooking boil water in a large pot. Blanch mustard greens in boiling water until bright green. Drain greens.
  • In a saute pan with the bacon, add greens and garlic. Stir together. Add chicken stock and raisins. Mix well together. Add salt and pepper, for taste, and let simmer for 5 minutes.

BRAISED MUSTARD GREENS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slices bacon, chopped
3 bunches mustard greens, trimmed and chopped
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
Coarse salt
2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium high heat brown bacon and render its fat. Add chopped greens to the pan in batches and turn until they wilt, then add more greens. When all of the greens are in the pan, add vinegar and cook a minute. Season greens with sugar and salt. Add chicken broth to the pan and cover. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer greens 15 to 20 minutes then serve.

BRAISED LEEKS WITH PARMESAN



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My friend Elizabeth tells me that even people who think they don't like leeks like this dish. The leeks are braised in wine and water or stock until soft and golden, then topped with Parmesan and run under a broiler, so you get a crunchy layer on top of soft cooked leeks. One of the tricks here is to discard the outer layers that become papery when you cook them, so that the whole leek will be soft and easy to cut through.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 leeks, not too thick if possible
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine, like sauvignon blanc
1 1/2 ounces Parmesan, freshly grated (1/3 cup)

Steps:

  • Cut the ends and the dark green leaves of the leeks, and cut in half lengthwise. Place in a bowl of cold water for 10 minutes, then run under the faucet to remove any sand that may be lingering in between the layers. Peel off thick outer layers and discard.
  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a wide, heavy skillet that will accommodate all of the leeks in one layer. Place the leeks in the pan, cut side down, and cook, shaking the pan and moving them around with tongs, until they are lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Using tongs, turn the leeks over and cook on the other side until they are lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Turn the leeks back over so that the cut side is down. Peel off the outer layers if they are papery, as they will not soften when the leeks are braised. Pour in the wine and stir to deglaze the bottom of the pan, then add enough water or stock to come just to the top of the leeks. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until the leeks are thoroughly tender when pierced with a knife. Most of the liquid should have evaporated by this time. Meanwhile, preheat the broiler.
  • Transfer the leeks to an oiled ovenproof pan if your skillet cannot go under the broiler. Using tongs, turn the leeks so that the flat side is up. If there is still a lot of liquid in the pan, pour it off. Sprinkle the Parmesan over the leeks. Place under the hot broiler until the cheese has melted and is beginning to color. Remove from the heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 135, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 278 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

SUZANNE GOIN'S BRAISED LEEKS



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This delicious recipe is from Suzanne Goin's remarkable cookbook, "Sunday Suppers at Lucques". You can top this with a poached egg and a drizzle of mustard vinaigrette for a simple meal or serve as a side dish to poultry. Leftovers are excellent cold & also reheat very well.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Greens

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 large leeks
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup sliced shallot
1 tablespoon thyme leaves
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 1/2-2 cups chicken stock or 1 1/2-2 cups vegetable stock

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Peel any bruised outer layers from leeks. Trim roots, leaving root end intact. Trim off tops on diagonal, leaving 2 inches of green. Cut in half lengthwise. Clean very well in water to remove internal grit. Pat dry with towel. With cut sides up, season with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Pour in 1/4 cup oil and wait 1 minute. Place leeks, cut side down, in pan being careful not to crowd them. Make in 2 batches and use more oil, if necessary. Sear them 4 to 5 minutes, until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper and turn over to cook 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer them, cut side up, to a gratin dish.
  • Pour 1/4 cup oil into pan and heat over medium heat. Add shallots, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. Cook about 5 minutes, until just beginning to color. Add wind and reduce by half. Add 1 1/2 cups stock and bring to a boil over high heat. Pour over leeks, without quite covering them.
  • Braise in oven 30 minutes, until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.9, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 1.8, Sodium 108.2, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.6, Protein 3.5

BRAISED LEEKS AND MUSTARD GREENS



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Mustard greens, where have you been all my life?! The earthy, mild onion flavor of leeks combined with the spicy kick of mustard greens braised in a buttered broth makes for a simple and tasty side dish.

Provided by Gardener98

Categories     Greens Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 leeks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups washed, dried and chopped mustard greens
2 tablespoons chicken broth, or as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Trim leeks so that about 1 1/2 inches of green leaves remain, and slice the leeks in half lengthwise. Separate leaves and pull the leeks apart to rinse away any dirt and sand in the layers, then chop leeks into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the leeks until they begin to separate and soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in mustard greens, and pour in enough chicken broth to just cover the bottom of the pan and prevent leeks from browning. Cook the leeks and mustard greens until the greens turn bright green and start to soften, another 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 93.8 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

BRAISED LEEKS WITH MUSTARD CREAM



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Another delicious-sounding vegetable side dish - slightly adapted - from Vicki Wild's 'Wild Sides: An A-Z of exceptional vegetable side dishes'.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     Greens

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

75 g unsalted butter, chopped, plus
50 g unsalted butter, for the mustard cream
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 medium leeks, thoroughly washed and trimmed
2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups vegetable stock
2 medium golden shallots, finely chopped
1 cup dry white wine
2 cups thickened cream
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200ºC.
  • Spread the chopped butter and oil over the base of a roasting pan large enough to hold the leeks in one layer.
  • Add the leeks and roast for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the leeks from the oven and turn them over in the pan.
  • Roast for a further 10 minutes.
  • Remove the leeks from the oven and add the stock.
  • Roast for another 10 minutes or until the leeks have started to brown slightly and the stock has reduced.
  • Remove the leeks from the oven and keep warm on the serving dish by covering them with aluminium foil.
  • MAKING THE MUSTARD CREAM: Melt the remaining 50g of butter in a small sauté pan over a medium heat.
  • Add the shallots and sauté for 5 minutes or until softened.
  • Increase the heat a little, add the wine and slowly bring to the boil.
  • Simmer until the liquid has reduced by half.
  • Stir in the cream and simmer gently until the sauce begins to thicken.
  • Stir in the mustard.
  • Add half the chives and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle the leeks with the mustard cream and garnish with the remaining chives.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.1, Fat 47.5, SaturatedFat 27.1, Cholesterol 135.6, Sodium 226.9, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 6.4, Protein 6.1

BRAISED LEEKS AND MUSTARD GREENS



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Mustard greens, where have you been all my life?! The earthy, mild onion flavor of leeks combined with the spicy kick of mustard greens braised in a buttered broth makes for a simple and tasty side dish.

Provided by Gardener98

Categories     Greens Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 leeks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups washed, dried and chopped mustard greens
2 tablespoons chicken broth, or as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Trim leeks so that about 1 1/2 inches of green leaves remain, and slice the leeks in half lengthwise. Separate leaves and pull the leeks apart to rinse away any dirt and sand in the layers, then chop leeks into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the leeks until they begin to separate and soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in mustard greens, and pour in enough chicken broth to just cover the bottom of the pan and prevent leeks from browning. Cook the leeks and mustard greens until the greens turn bright green and start to soften, another 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 93.8 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

BRAISED MUSTARD GREENS WITH GARLIC



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Categories     Garlic     Leafy Green     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Vegan     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 lb mustard greens, stems and center ribs discarded and leaves coarsely chopped (4 cups packed)
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup water

Steps:

  • Blanch mustard greens in a 4-quart heavy pot of boiling salted water 1 minute. Drain greens in a colander and wipe pot dry.
  • Cook garlic in oil in pot over moderate heat, stirring, until pale golden, about 30 seconds. Add greens and water and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Tips:

  • Choose the right leeks: Look for leeks that are firm and have a bright white base. Avoid leeks that are wilted or have yellow or brown spots.
  • Trim the leeks properly: Cut off the root end and the dark green leaves. Then, slice the leeks lengthwise and rinse them thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the leeks from burning.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you're cooking a lot of leeks, cook them in batches so that they have enough room to brown.
  • Cook the leeks until they're tender: This will take about 15-20 minutes. You can test the leeks by piercing them with a fork; they should be tender when pierced through.
  • Add the mustard greens at the end of cooking: This will help to preserve their nutrients and prevent them from becoming overcooked.
  • Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.

Conclusion:

Braised leeks and mustard greens is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a simple but flavorful side dish, give braised leeks and mustard greens a try.

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