Mustard greens boast high levels of vitamins K, A, and C, as well as folate and the mineral maganese. Collard , Brassica oleracea, variety acephala , original name colewort, also called collard greens , form of cabbage, of the mustard family Brassicaceae.
Sturdy leafy greens , such as chard, kale, mustard, beet, collard, and turnip greens , are known as cooking greens. They bring valuable nutrients to your diet, along with some flavor and color to your table. Taste the greens. If they are too bitter for your taste, add a teaspoon or two of salt or lemon juice. Mix the greens , ham hocks and water.
Continue adding a teaspoon of salt or lemon juice and tasting until the bitterness is cut. These peppery greens are known as mustard greens and come from the same plant that produces mustard seeds, used as a spice and to make the condiment, as well as mustard oil. Alternate Synonyms for " mustard greens ": mustard ; leaf mustard ; Indian mustard ; cruciferous vegetable.
The name " collard " comes from the word "colewort" the wild cabbage plant. Collard greens have been eaten for at least years, with evidence showing that the ancient Greeks cultivated several types of collard , as well as kale. I didn't know what a mustard green looked like until later. Dump the leaves into the pot and stir them gently with a cooking spoon to submerse them.
Boil them for about one to two minutes, until they've just begun wilting. Drain the mustard greens in a colander, emptying the saucepan of the water, and press down on the leaves gently to release retained water. Collard greens are cabbage. Since they are a variety of cabbage, the leaves are tougher and more bitter than the leaves of spinach. Collard greens aren't very nice in their raw form, but become palatable after cooking.
Spinach Spinacia oleracea is frequently eaten raw because the leaves are soft and mild in flavour. To be honest, I don't love kale. It tastes bitter to me. Collard greens has 18 percent more calcium per serving of kale and double the amount of protein and iron. And mustard greens holds its own by having the least amount of calories and slightly more protein and calcium than kale.
These two are related — both are technically a variety of cabbage in the species Brassica oleracea. As a result, both greens are very nutritious and rich in vitamins A, B, E and K. Collards are lower in calories and high in fiber and protein, while kale contains more iron. Report This. Tags Nursery Plants Click to remove this tagging.
Collard greens and turnip greens are both members of the cabbage family. Collard greens taste somewhat more bitter than turnip greens which tend to be sweeter. Turnip greens are also smaller and more tender than their cousins, collards. Both are widely considered to be very healthy foods. Collards are good sources of vitamin C and soluble fiber and contain multiple nutrients with potent anti-cancer properties. All types of greens can be cooked using the method below.
If you end up with fresh greens, here is how to prep them for cooking them. The recipe that follows is how I cook greens of all types, and it really is yummy. How to Prep Whole Collard Greens. A bunch of fresh collards is huge. These that I bought last year were bigger than both my rice cooker and slow cooker! First wash greens. Next, break off lower stalks, then tear large leaves away from the center stalk that runs throughout each large leaf. Then, tear or cut leaves into smaller pieces. I used my kitchen shears.
I use this Inch Electric Skillet. It is large enough for big jobs and has a glass top with an adjustable opening for air and an adjustable dial for temperature. Save the bacon fat: Bacon fat is key to making greens savory and yummy. If you save it, you can skip the frying of actual bacon for this recipe and simply add a tablespoon or two of bacon fat.
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