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Braised Mustard Greens with Garlic

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If you can't find mustard greens, broccoli rabe is a good substitute. Cut off and discard the tough stem ends, then coarsely chop the tender stems, leaves, and florets.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 min

  • Yield

    Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

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

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Blanch mustard greens in a 4-quart heavy pot of boiling salted water 1 minute. Drain greens in a colander and wipe pot dry.

    Step 2

    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.

TagsMustard GreensLeafy GreensVegetableSideDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeDairy FreeVeganVegetarian30 Minutes or Less5 Ingredients or FewerEasyBraiseGourmet
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