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Forgotten riches. .(Mustard greens.)(Brief Article)

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Unless y'all live in the deep South, we bet you've never heard of mustard greens. That's really too bad because this little-known vegetable is positively rich in iron, phosphorous, and vitamins A, B and C.

The dark green, leafy vegetable has a pungent, peppery flavor. A cousin of broccoli, Brussels sprouts and kale--all members of the cruciferous vegetable family--mustard greens are usually served as a side dish, similar to spinach, and they can be steamed, sauteed or simmered. They're also packaged for use in salads.

There are several varieties of mustard, including those specifically grown for making the familiar ...

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