Simple Sauteed Mustard Greens

You won’t have difficulty getting a Southerner to eat their vegetables when serving mustard or collard greens. This super fresh garlicky mustard green recipe is the perfect mustard green recipe you’ve been waiting for your whole life.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bunches mustard greens, stemmed and chopped
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard

Directions

Heat the Oil

1. Heat the Oil:
   Add the vegetable oil to a large pan with straight sides over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic.

Sauté the Garlic

1. Sauté the Garlic:
   Sauté the garlic in the hot oil until it is softened and fragrant, taking care not to let it burn. Infusing the oil with a rich garlic flavor should take about 1-2 minutes.

Add the Mustard Greens

1. Add the Mustard Greens:
   Add the chopped mustard greens to the pan. Season the greens with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Sauté the greens, tossing frequently to ensure they cook evenly and begin to wilt. This process should take about 3-4 minutes.

Add the Chicken Stock

1. Add the Chicken Stock:
   Once the greens have wilted, pour in the chicken stock. Stir to combine and raise the heat to bring the mixture to a simmer. Once it reaches a simmer, reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 5 minutes. The stock will help tenderize the greens and infuse them with additional flavor.

Add the Mustard

1. Add the Mustard:
   Stir in the stone-ground mustard, mixing thoroughly to distribute the mustard flavor throughout the greens. Continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Serve

1. Serve:
   Transfer the sautéed mustard greens to a serving dish. Serve warm as a side dish or as part of a larger meal.

Additional Tips

• Optional Add-Ins: Add a splash of apple cider vinegar or a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
• Vegetarian Option: Substitute vegetable stock for chicken stock to make this dish vegetarian-friendly.
• Cooking Greens: If you find the mustard greens too bitter, blanch them in boiling water for 1-2 minutes before sautéing to reduce their bitterness.

This simple sautéed mustard greens recipe is quick, easy, and bursting with flavor. It's an excellent choice for a nutritious and delicious side dish. Enjoy!