Description
- Taste: spicy mustard flavor. Similar to Dijon and Wasabi.
- Nutritional Content: High in Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E. These microgreens are a great source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Copper, Phosphorous, Folate, Manganese, Zinc, Folate, Niacin, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium and Calcium. Scientific studies have shown that this combination of vitamins and minerals may have major health benefits if consumed daily.
Health Benefits
- Protects Against Heart Disease
- Helps Prevent Diabetes
- Helps Prevent Cancer
- Protects Your Body from Free Radicals
- Great Source of Fiber
- Helps Cleanse Digestive Tract
- Lower High Cholesterol Levels
- Reduce Inflammation
- Detoxifies Your Liver and Blood
- Slows Aging Process of the Brain
- Increases Immune System
- Promotes Skin and Eye Health
- To make them more palatable, these leafy greens are typically enjoyed boiled, steamed, stir-fried, or even pickled.
- Raw mustard greens are often added to other mixed greens to provide a peppery, spicy boost of flavor to salads. Some people even enjoy using them in smoothies and green juices.
- While cooked mustard greens make for a delicious side dish to serve alongside roasted chicken or baked fish, they also work well in soups, stews, and casseroles.
- To help balance out their sharp flavor, these spicy greens are often cooked with a source of fat, such as olive oil or butter, as well as an acidic liquid, such as vinegar or lemon juice.
- Mustard greens can also be pickled using a mixture of sugar, salt, vinegar, chilis, and garlic.
