Mustard Greens (Noun)
Meaning
Leaves eaten as cooked greens.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- Steamed mustard greens seasoned with garlic and lemon juice made a delicious and healthy side dish.
- Sauteed with onions and chili flakes, the slightly bitter taste of the mustard greens complemented the savory flavor of the main course.
- At the farmer's market, a local grower sold a mix of young, peppery mustard greens that were perfect for adding to salads.
- Her grandmother had always warned her to avoid overcooking the mustard greens, or they would become tough and lose their nutritional value.
- Pickled mustard greens, commonly served in the South, provided a tangy and satisfying topping for barbecue.