Vegetables Greens 8 Ways to Use Mustard Greens People say collard greens are the next kale, but why not mustard greens? By Kristin Donnelly Kristin Donnelly Kristin Donnelly is a writer with nearly two decades of experience crafting stories and recipes for editorial publications, books, and brands. She was a food editor at Food & Wine for eight years. Kristin is the author of two cookbooks and co-host of the Everything Cookbook podcast. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 12, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email People say collard greens are the next kale, but why not mustard greens? Their assertive, spicy flavor is incredibly grown-up, and as the weather cools, the greens become especially delicious. Here are eight ways to use the greens. Creamy Mustard Greens with Fried Shallots Feeling unsure whether you can handle mustard greens' pungency? Start off with this classic treatment, baking them in a cream sauce and topping them with fried shallots. Get the Recipe: Creamy Mustard Greens with Fried Shallots Sautéed Spring Greens with Bacon and Mustard Seeds © John Kernick Because everything is better with bacon, right? Get the Recipe: Sautéed Spring Greens and Bacon and Mustard Seeds Veal Meatballs with Mustard Greens © Christina Holmes Instead of serving your meatballs over pasta, spoon them over mustard greens. To infuse the greens with meaty flavor, cook them in the same pan. Get the Recipe: Veal Meatballs with Mustard Greens White Bean Stew © John Kernick Add mustard greens for a kick of spice to a smoky, satisfying white bean stew. Get the Recipe: White Bean Stew Crispy Tofu Bibimbap with Mustard Greens & Zucchini © Con Poulos Stir-fry mustard greens with ginger and sesame oil, then serve them in the spicy, healthy and satisfying Korean rice bowl known as bibimbap. Get the Recipe: Crispy Tofu Bibimbap with Mustard Greens & Zucchini Steamed Snapper with Mustard Greens © Jody Horton Steam a mild white fish over wilted mustard greens, flavored with soy sauce and mirin. Get the Recipe: Steamed Snapper with Mustard Greens Indian-Style Mustard Greens © David Malosh Ready for a greens dish full of invigorating flavor? Blanch mustard greens, then puree and cook them with garlic, jalapeños, ginger, and onion. Get the Recipe: Indian-Style Mustard Greens Steamed Mustard Greens with Balinese Sambal © Con Poulos Toss steamed mustard greens with a fragrant sauce known as sambal matah, made with lemongrass, makrut lime leaves, lime juice, coconut oil, and soy sauce. Get the Recipe: Steamed Mustard Greens with Balinese Sambal Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit