mustard greens
plural noun
: the leaves of a mustard plant (Brassica juncea) eaten cooked or raw as a vegetable
We whip up a frittata with mustard greens seasoned with lots of fresh garlic.—
Brooke Dojny
Brooke DojnyAdd greens to sandwich fillings for a crunchy contrast. Try using … endive, escarole, kale, mustard greens and turnip greens.—Susan Jane Cheney
Susan Jane CheneyPickled mustard greens … are the deliciously funky result of fermenting the fresh greens in a rice vinegar brine with chiles and garlic.—Shannon Weber
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Leafy Green Vegetable Stems True, the stems of sturdy leafy greens including Swiss chard, collard, kale, and mustard greens aren’t always pleasant to eat in salads or sautés.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
Leafy greens—collards, kale, mustard greens—that are simmered low and slow take on a satisfying complexity with a rind in the pot.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
Other hearty greens, like collards and mustard greens, can benefit from a little handwork, too.
—Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
This includes peas, mustard greens, and beans.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Kale, collard greens, and mustard greens collectively ranked second on the Dirty Dozen list, followed by strawberries, grapes, and nectarines.
—Andrew Adam Newman, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
Leafy greens—collards, kale, mustard greens—that are simmered low and slow take on a satisfying complexity with a rind in the pot.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
Other hearty greens, like collards and mustard greens, can benefit from a little handwork, too.
—Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
This includes peas, mustard greens, and beans.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Kale, collard greens, and mustard greens collectively ranked second on the Dirty Dozen list, followed by strawberries, grapes, and nectarines.
—Andrew Adam Newman, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Mustard greens.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mustard%20greens. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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