5 Ways to Eat Mustard Greens

Isle Acre Farms Dec 2020

Have you ever had mustard greens?

They don't really sell them in the grocery stores so chances are you've probably never seen them or heard of them before.

I, for sure, had never had them before I started researching greens that grow in Texas to plant for the farm.

Pete and I saw the seeds and we were like "Sure we'll plant them. People eat mustard greens right??"

We had no idea what to do with them!

But after several years of planting them, I know exactly what to do with them now!!

These greens definitely don't get enough attention and have not been the forerunner in the greens department for many folks.

Move over kale...here comes mustard greens!

These guys are sweet on the palette with a super spicy finish. They are delicious in their own right and really get you outside of your comfort zone in the kitchen!! Not to mention, they're super immune boosting, good for eye and heart health, and have anticancer properties!!!

Here are some of the best ways to get more of these bad boys in your belly!!

5 Ways to Eat Mustard Greens:

1. Eat them raw

They will be excellent mixed in a salad for a little kick or eaten by themselves as a stand alone. If you do this and you want to take that bite off a bit, try using my Mango Lime Salad Dressing recipe. The sweet from the dressing will blend super nicely with the greens.

2. Make a Creamy Mustard Greens Sauce

This creamy, deliciousness is awesome drizzled over potatoes or chicken (or pretty much anything!) to make a delectable, savory dish!.

3. Indian Cuisine

I love making different cultural dishes. I find that this really expands my cooking abilities and challenges me to try something new. Here is an awesome post on how to make the greens as an Indian inspired dish.

4. Chinese Food

I would have to say hands down my most favorite food is Chinese food. Any dish...doesn't matter! I LOVE it! The mustard greens go awesome in this Asian inspired dish!

5. Make a Greens Powder

Leafy greens are probably the most health beneficial of all veggies...but...they don't grow during in the heat of the Texas summer. Here's how you can preserve the greens. Dehydrate the leaves either in a dehydrator or an oven until nice and dry. Crumble or blend and store in a mason jar. Use them in green smoothies for the summer or add to any soup on salad blends you make.

This is what's so awesome about eating local and getting to know your farmer...you get to try new things!!

Updated: Our Farm Stand is NOW OPEN! Wednesdays from 3-6pm at the farm!! Come join us to get your weekly veggies!!

If you try any of these above, I would LOVE to hear from you!! Share your pics with me on Facebook and Instagram or leave a comment below!!