Easy Spicy Kale & Mustard Greens

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 cups kale (1 bunch)
• 3 cups mustard greens (1 bunch)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil or 1 teaspoon butter
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon green chili pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic (minced or crushed)
• 1 lime wedge
• 4 teaspoons water

Recipe

• 1 prepare the kale and mustard greens by cutting middle stem out of each leaf. rinse the leaves thoroughly.
• 2 cut the greens into strips that are about 1 inch by 3-4 inches.
• 3 add 4 tsp of water to a 2 quart pot. bring to boil on medium heat.
• 4 add the kale first, then the mustard greens pour 1/4 teaspoon into the greens and cover tightly with lid.
• 5 cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the greens are wilted and tender.
• 6 when the greens are done cooking, they should be dark green. keep the lid on the pot and set aside.
• 7 in a small saucepan heat 1 tsp oil or butter until almost smoking at medium high heat.
• 8 add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. they will pop and sizzle. turn heat to medium.
• 9 add green chili pepper and crushed garlic and fry until lightly browned. optional: add 1/8 teaspoon red chili pepper.
• 10 pour mixture over greens. add remaining salt (1/2 tsp) to taste.
• 11 serve with a dash of lime juice (brings out the flavor of the greens).