CREAMED MUSTARD GREENS

fresh mustard greens

recipe inspired by a visit to a local eatery

INGREDIENTS:

large bag of mustard greens, washed and stems removed

1 recipe white sauce (below)

DIRECTIONS:

Bring a pot of water to a boil.  Add the greens and let them simmer for 15 minutes.  Drain, shock with cold water to keep their beautiful color. 

Drain well and wring them out with your hands.  Chop very small.  Mix into the white sauce.

cooking mustard greens

the white sauce

white sauce:

2 Tbsp. Earth Balance

1/4 tsp. pepper

2 Tbsp. flour

1/8 tsp. nutmeg

1 cup milk (any kind)

1/4 tsp. salt

Melt the Earth Balance in a sauce pan.  Stir in the flour till dissolved.  Pour in the milk.  Continue to stir till smooth.  (use a whisk)  Add seasonings and cook till thickened.  

my dinner: Vegetarian Kofta with peanut sauce

 and Creamed Mustard Greens