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Vegetarian Mustard Greens

Delicious and smoky mustard greens can be made meat free! Simmering in smoked paprika and vegetable broth gives these greens a deep, rich flavor.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 6073 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Vegetarian , Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.16
  • 1 yellow onion $0.37
  • 2 cloves garlic $0.16
  • 2 cups vegetable broth* $0.26
  • 1 lb. fresh mustard greens, stemmed and cut $2.99
  • 1/2 Tbsp smoked paprika $0.15
  • 1/2 Tbsp sugar $0.02
  • freshly cracked pepper $0.05
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper (optional) $0.05

Instructions

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  1. If your mustard greens did not come pre-cut and with stems removed, run a sharp knife down the center of each leaf to remove the woody stems. Cut the remaining leaves into 2-inch strips. Rinse the cut leaves well in a colander.
  2. Slice the onion thinly and mince the garlic. Sauté the onion and garlic in a large pot over medium heat with the olive oil until the onions are soft (about 5 minutes). Add the vegetable broth and heat until steaming.
  3. Add the cut mustard greens, a couple handfuls at a time, stirring until wilted and there is room to add more to the pot. Once they're all mostly wilted, add the smoked paprika, sugar, some freshly cracked pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, if desired.
  4. Place a lid on the pot, allow the broth to come to a simmer, then turn down to medium-low. Let the pot simmer for at least 30 minutes, or longer if desired. Taste the greens and adjust the salt, pepper, or sugar if needed (if your broth is low-sodium, you may want to add salt at this time). Serve the greens with a slotted spoon to leave the excess broth behind.

Notes

  • *I use Better Than Bouillon brand soup base to make my broth

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 60.73kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 8.6g (3%) Protein 2.38g (5%) Fat 2.73g (4%) Sodium 311.73mg (13%) Fiber 2.22g (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 6073

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 60.73kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 8.6g 3%
Protein 2.38g 5%
Fat 2.73g 4%
Sodium 311.73mg 13%
Fiber 2.22g 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.