How to Cook Mustard Greens

Beginner 45 min 17 steps 23727 views Rating: 4.9/5 Published: 2026-03-11

Bring 4 cups (950 mL) of chicken or vegetable broth to a low boil.. Rinse your mustard greens under a stream of cool water.. Cut the stems off the greens.

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1

Bring 4 cups (950 mL) of chicken or vegetable broth to a low boil.

Step 1

Bring 4 cups (950 mL) of chicken or vegetable broth to a low boil.

2

Rinse your mustard greens under a stream of cool water.

Step 2

Rinse your mustard greens under a stream of cool water.

3

Cut the stems off the greens.

Step 3

Cut the stems off the greens.

4

Add the greens to your simmering broth.

Step 4

Add the greens to your simmering broth.

5

Simmer the mustard greens for 45-60 minutes.

Step 5

Simmer the mustard greens for 45-60 minutes.

6

Drain the liquid from the greens and serve them hot.

Step 6

Drain the liquid from the greens and serve them hot.

7

Wash and dry your mustard greens.

Step 7

Wash and dry your mustard greens.

8

Remove the stems from the greens.

Step 8

Remove the stems from the greens.

9

Boil 2 inches (5.1 cm) of water in a pan with steep sides.

Step 9

Boil 2 inches (5.1 cm) of water in a pan with steep sides.

10

Add your mustard greens to the pan or steamer basket and cover.

Step 10

Add your mustard greens to the pan or steamer basket and cover.

11

Steam the greens for 4-6 minutes.

Step 11

Steam the greens for 4-6 minutes.

12

Drain any remaining liquid from your greens before serving.

Step 12

Drain any remaining liquid from your greens before serving.

13

Rinse and dry your mustard greens.

Step 13

Rinse and dry your mustard greens.

14

Cut or tear the stems from the greens.

Step 14

Cut or tear the stems from the greens.

15

Heat 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of cooking oil in a large skillet.

Step 15

Heat 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of cooking oil in a large skillet.

16

Toss your mustard greens into the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes.

Step 16

Toss your mustard greens into the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes.

17

Season the greens with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.

Step 17

Season the greens with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.

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