mustard greens substitutes

9 substitutes · avg score 7.5 · Peppery, pungent leafy green from the mustard family, with a sharp, slightly bitter bite that mellows with cooking. A staple of Southern U.S., Indian (sarson ka saag), and Chinese cooking: braised, sauteed, preserved in brine, or folded into stews and stir-fries.

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quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Arugula

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Peppery bite, best for raw or light cook

02

Kale

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Sturdy, less spicy, add pinch of mustard

03

Turnip Greens

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Sharp and slightly bitter, same prep

04

Spinach

10.0
1 1/4 cup : 1 cup

Much milder; wilts faster so add late

05

Escarole

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Bitter edge; inner leaves are more tender

06

Dandelion Greens

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Young leaves only; very bitter when mature

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