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Wilted Mustard Greens

4.8

(21)

Cooks' note:

Greens can be boiled and chopped 1 day ahead and chilled in a sealed plastic bag. You will need to cook them in garlic butter about 10 minutes (instead of 5) when made ahead.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    45 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 12 servings

Ingredients

4 lb mustard greens, stems and coarse ribs discarded
2 large garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook mustard greens in 2 batches in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water , stirring to submerge, until wilted and tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer with tongs to a large bowl of cold water to stop cooking. Drain greens in a colander, pressing to squeeze out excess moisture, then coarsely chop.

    Step 2

    Cook garlic in butter in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add boiled greens, salt, and pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes.

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