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Arugula
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Peppery bite, best for raw or light cook
10.0
vegan mustard greens
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9 vegan substitutes for mustard greens — top pick Arugula at 100% function match.
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02
Kale
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Sturdy, less spicy, add pinch of mustard
10.0
03
Turnip Greens
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Sharp and slightly bitter, same prep
10.0
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04
Spinach
10.01 1/4 cup : 1 cup
Much milder; wilts faster so add late
10.0
05
Escarole
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Bitter edge; inner leaves are more tender
10.0
06
Dandelion Greens
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Young leaves only; very bitter when mature
10.0
07
Watercress
7.51 cup : 1 cup
Young leaves, similar spicy notes
7.5
08
Swiss Chard
0.01 cup : 1 cup
Earthy flavor; stems add extra crunch
0.0
09
Bok Choy
0.01 cup : 1 cup
Peppery kick, wilt quickly in hot pan
0.0
pitfalls to avoid
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Kale: Milder than mustard greens; less spicy bite
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Escarole: Bitter edge; inner leaves are milder
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Dandelion Greens: Very bitter when mature; use young leaves only
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Watercress: More delicate and tender than sturdy mustard greens
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Swiss Chard: Earthy but no spicy mustard bite
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Bok Choy: Milder Asian green; less peppery than mustard greens