Mustard greens are a leafy green vegetable with a slightly bitter taste that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. They are a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, C, and K, as well as calcium and iron. When cooking mustard greens, it is important to balance their slightly bitter flavor with other ingredients. Balsamic vinegar is a great way to add a sweet and tangy flavor to mustard greens, and it also helps to tenderize them. This article will provide you with a few delicious recipes for cooking mustard greens with balsamic vinegar, so you can enjoy this healthy and flavorful vegetable in a variety of ways.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
SAUTEED GREENS WITH VINEGAR
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Shake the rinsed greens in a colander to remove the excess liquid, but the leaves don't have to be thoroughly dry.
- Heat a large pot over high heat until very hot. Add the olive oil. When the oil is almost smoking, add the garlic and cook for a few seconds until it is light brown. Add a couple of handfuls of greens and toss with tongs, incorporating the garlic so it doesn't burn on the bottom of the pan.
- Add the remaining greens all at once, or in batches if your pot isn't large enough to hold it all at once. Toss constantly so the greens wilt evenly. When wilted, season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking over high heat, tossing often, until the excess liquid evaporates.
- Turn greens out into a bowl and let it cool to room temperature, then season with vinegar. Serve at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 2 days and eat cold.
- Michael's Notes: The wine vinegar will cause the greens to lose their beautiful green color. You can omit it, but I think it improves their taste.
BRAISED MUSTARD GREENS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
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.
SWEET AND TANGY SAUTEED COLLARD GREENS
Honey and balsamic vinegar add the sweet and tangy aspects of this delicious and nutritious vegetarian side dish or salad!!
Provided by Lauren C.
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in collard greens, in batches if necessary, until they wilt slightly and all fit in the skillet. Pour in water and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and tender, 5 to 7 minutes, regulating heat to prevent burning. Drain.
- Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, honey, ginger and butter together in a serving bowl for dressing. Add greens to bowl and toss with dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 19.1 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 70.6 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
GREENS WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
Even when there are just two at the table, Sandy Hunt, Racine, Wisconsin, sees to it that her salads are well-dressed for dinner. "I keep a bottle of this light dressing in the fridge," she says.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5m
Yield 2/3 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; shake well. Serve over salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MUSTARD GREENS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a very large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the mustard greens, stirring and working them down into the pot until they all fit. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cover the pot, lower the heat to medium and continue to cook until the greens are very tender, about 10 minutes more. Remove from the heat, stir in the vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 109, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 554 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
SPICY MUSTARD GREENS WITH CUMIN
Categories Leafy Green Vegetable Side Sauté Thanksgiving Vegetarian Spice Fall Winter Vegan Mustard Greens Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until soft, about 7 minutes. Stir in garlic, cumin seeds, and crushed red pepper; sauté 3 minutes. Add mustard greens to pot in batches (about 1/3 at a time) and stir until each batch begins to wilt before adding next, about 3 minutes per batch. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until greens are very tender, stirring frequently, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in vinegar. (Can be made 3 hours ahead.) Transfer to bowl and serve hot or at room temperature.
EASY SALAD DRESSING WITH WHITE BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND MUSTARD
I use this dressing for leafy greens, tomato salad, or other mixed salads. Dijon mustard tastes best, but you can use any other spicy mustard.
Provided by Ursel
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir together vinegar, mustard, sugar, and salt until smooth. Stir in oil until well combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Fat 28 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 647.7 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
WILTED GREENS WITH GARLIC AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR
This simple but delicious side dish can be made with almost any kind of green but my personal favourite is red-veined Swiss chard as the green and red make such a pretty presentation. From Williams-Sonoma Italian Favourites.
Provided by Irmgard
Categories Chard
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut the greens into strips 1 inch wide.
- In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil.
- Add the greens and using tongs, toss them until they are wilted but still retain their bright colour, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper to taste and toss well.
- Transfer to a warmed serving bowl and serve immediately.
WILTED MUSTARD-GREEN PASTA
For variety, try adding black olives or roasted red peppers to this dish.
Yield Serves 4 as a main course or 6 as a first course
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a 6-quart kettle three fourths full with salted water to a boil for pasta.
- Remove and discard ribs from greens. Coarsely chop greens and finely chop garlic. Finely grate zest from lemons.
- Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. While pasta is cooking, in a 12-inch nonstick skillet cook zest and garlic in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until garlic is golden and remove skillet from heat. Add greens to garlic mixture with salt and pepper to taste, tossing with tongs until greens are wilted. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water and drain pasta in a colander. Add hot pasta and 1/4 cup reserved pasta cooking water to greens and cook over moderately low heat, tossing until combined well. If mixture is too dry, stir in more pasta cooking water.
BALSAMIC MUSTARD
A dark, sweet and mellow mustard which may be used in vinagrettes or savoury meat dishes. This mustard is easy to make and keeps for months in the refrigerator. Please see note at bottom regarding pantry storage.
Provided by Cookin-jo
Categories European
Time 4m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Grind mustard seeds in a spice grinder, mortar and pestle, or mini food processor, until a fine meal texture. (Add the mustard powder if the seeds aren't grinding up.).
- Place in a bowl and stir in the water.
- Let stand, uncovered and unrefrigerated, for 1 - 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Scrape into food processor, add remaining ingredients, and process until quite smooth.
- Taste and add balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt or garlic to taste, keeping in mind that the flavours will mellow over time.
- Place mustard into a clean, dry jar and cover tightly.
- Note: The original recipe states that the mustard will keep indefinitely on the shelf or refrigerated. I have not tried keeping it unrefrigerated so please do so at your own discretion.
Tips:
- Choose fresh mustard greens: Look for greens that are deeply colored and have crisp leaves. Avoid any greens that are wilted or have yellowing leaves.
- Wash the mustard greens thoroughly: Rinse the greens under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. You can also soak the greens in a bowl of cold water for a few minutes to help remove any grit.
- Remove the tough stems: The stems of mustard greens can be tough and fibrous, so it's best to remove them before cooking. To do this, simply hold the green by the stem and run a knife along the side of the stem to remove it.
- Cook the mustard greens until they are tender: Mustard greens can be cooked in a variety of ways, but they are typically cooked until they are tender. This can be done by boiling, steaming, or sautéing the greens.
- Season the mustard greens to taste: Mustard greens have a slightly bitter flavor, so it's important to season them to taste. You can use a variety of seasonings, such as salt, pepper, garlic, onion, or bacon.
Conclusion:
Mustard greens are a delicious and nutritious leafy green that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. They are a good source of vitamins and minerals, and they have a slightly bitter flavor that pairs well with a variety of other flavors. Whether you're sautéing them with garlic and olive oil or adding them to a soup or stew, mustard greens are a great way to add some extra flavor and nutrition to your meals.
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