What Are Mustard greens and How Can I Use Them?
Wondering what to do with mustard greens? This guide covers how to pick them, cook them, store them, and swap them — with 24 recipes to put them to work.
Where found
Mustard greens are usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
| In Chinese: | 芥菜 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | feuilles de moutarde | |
| en español: | hojas de mostaza |
Recipes using mustard greens
There are 24 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Chana aur Sarson ka Saag Biryani (Basmati Rice & Curry Casserole)
This Indian dish is made with several kinds of spices, mustard greens, cauliflower and chickpeas; it's baked with basmati rice, topped with golden raisins and cashews. You can serve it as a side dish or a tasty main dish.
Mustard-Pepper Sauce
Mustard-pepper sauce blends mustard greens, green chiles, tomato, and cilantro with Dijon and a splash of cream. An Indian-inspired finishing sauce for fish, seafood, or tofu.
Pork Rib Soup With Pickled Mustard Greens
Savory Vietnamese soup with tender pork ribs and tangy pickled mustard greens. Long-simmered broth infused with fish sauce sweetness and fresh tomato acidity.
Lasagna of Greens & Lemon
Vegetarian lasagna layered with Swiss chard, kale, mustard greens, ricotta, goat cheese, and bright lemon zest. A lighter, garden-fresh twist on classic Italian lasagna.
Velvety Warm Mustard Pepper Sauce
A full recipe of this sauce is enough for about 1 1/2 pounds of cooked fish, seafood or firm cubed tofu.
Ginger-Chicken Stew
Ginger-chicken stew: tender chicken simmered in a sesame-oil broth with ginger matchsticks, garlic, sherry, soy sauce, and peppery mustard greens. A light Asian-inspired bowl ready in under 30 minutes.
Gumbo Des Herbes
Gumbo des herbes is a traditional Cajun green gumbo with seven greens, brisket, smoked ham, chaurice sausage, and file powder. A hearty Louisiana Lenten stew served over rice.
Vegan Eggplant Parm Stew
This would probably be really good with cauliflower or zucchini instead of eggplant.
Spicy Greens & Red Lentil Soup
Spicy red lentil soup with mustard greens, dry-toasted cumin and cinnamon, and a finishing splash of white wine. A Middle Eastern-leaning vegetarian soup with deep spice and a peppery green bite.
Chinese Risotto with Shiitake Mushrooms
Creamy arborio rice cooked risotto-style with shiitake mushrooms, smoked pork, and Chinese flavors. A fusion dish with soy-sesame sauce and mustard greens, ready in 45 minutes.
Pollo Con Mole Verde
Pollo con mole verde: poached chicken smothered in a vibrant green sauce of tomatillos, toasted pumpkin seeds, jalapeños, and mustard greens. An authentic Mexican classic with bright, earthy, herbal flavor.
Dandelion Salad with Mustard Greens Vinaigrette
Dandelion Salad with Mustard Greens Vinaigrette recipe
Sinigang Na Manok(Chicken in Sour Broth)
Sinigang na manok features chicken sauteed with garlic and tomatoes, then simmered in a sour tamarind broth with icicle radish and peppery mustard greens. A hearty Filipino one-pot meal.
Braised Chinese Cabbage
Napa cabbage wok-braised with dried shrimp, Chinese mushrooms, mustard greens, sherry, and soy sauce, finished with rendered chicken fat. An authentic Chinese side with deep umami layers.
Rice & Sausage Stuffing
Rice and Italian sausage stuffing with raisins, mustard greens, Parmesan, sage, thyme, and rosemary. A bread-free stuffing for a 10-12 pound turkey, make-ahead friendly.
Beggar's Chicken
A legendary Chinese dish: whole chicken rubbed with soy and sesame, stuffed with seasoned pork and mustard greens, wrapped in lotus leaves, sealed in clay, and slow-roasted until fall-apart tender.
Hopping John in a Pressure Cooker
Pressure cooker Hoppin' John with brown basmati rice, wild rice, black-eyed peas, collard and mustard greens, and stewed tomatoes. A hearty Southern one-pot classic.
Gumbo Z'Herbes (Green Gumbo)
Gumbo z'herbes, the New Orleans green gumbo: spinach, mustard, turnip, and collard greens simmered with smoked pork, ham, and oysters, spiced Creole-style and served over rice with file powder.
Carrot-Top Soup
Hearty vegan soup with black-eyed peas, split peas, pearl barley, carrot tops, mustard greens, and leeks. A thick, nourishing potful that uses the whole carrot, greens and all.
Chicken & Shrimp Gumbo
Chicken and shrimp gumbo with okra, mustard greens, collard greens, and a custom Cajun seasoning blend thickened with browned flour. A lighter take on gumbo with no oil-based roux and loads of greens.
Curried Mustard Greens & Garbanzo Beans with Sweet Potatoes
Curried Mustard Greens & Garbanzo Beans with Sweet Potatoes recipe
Mustard Greens & Ham Hocks
Southern mustard greens slow-simmered with smoked ham hocks, cabbage, and potatoes in a peppery pot likker. A one-pot soul food classic cooked low and slow.
Corned Beef with Onions & Greens
Corned beef braised with dark beer, sweet onions, potatoes, and mustard or collard greens. A bolder, more Southern twist on the classic St. Patrick's Day plate.
Barley Risotto & Greens with Roasted Squash, Celery & Carrots
A hearty healthy barley risotto is cooked with winter vegetables and fresh greens, definitely will bring some refreshing taste into your Thanksgiving dinner and a good appetizer for a start.
