All posts tagged: mustard greens

Feel Good Huevos Rancheros with Soyrizo and Mustard Greens

 This is my Californian variation on a traditional Mexican breakfast dish. Soyrizo is a GMO-free, organic version of the Mexican sausage that’s easily available in most big super markets and pretty much the only meat substitute meat eaters always like. Even my Grandpa who is from Oaxaca likes it just as much as regular chorizo. He even buys it himself! This is the perfect breakfast for a weekend brunch or as a healthy start to a busy workday. You can sub kale or chard for the mustard greens if you prefer. Enjoy! 🙂 Jacq Huevos Rancheros with Soyrizo and Mustard Greens Ingredients: Serves 2 Olive Oil 1/2 Medium Onion, thinly sliced 2 Corn Tortillas 1 can whole Black Beans, rinsed Kosher salt and Black pepper Paprika Cumin 1 Garlic Clove, cut in half 1 small bunch Mustard Greens 1/2 package (6 oz.) Soyrizo 2 Eggs 1/2 cup Fresh Salsa 2 tbsp Cashew Sour Cream 1/2 Avocado Fresh Cilantro for Garnish 1.Place 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat, add onions and stir to coat. 2. …

Greens Agrodolce with Marcona Almonds and Crispy Fried Shallots

Greens Agrodolce with Marcona Almonds and Crispy Fried Shallots

This is my favorite way to eat dark leafy greens- Italian style sweet and sour with meaty almonds and savory shallots. This recipe has the perfect balance of flavors and textures to compliment the bitter greens.  You can use a single type or a mixture, either way these greens are anything but boring! 🙂 Ingredients: 1 lg bunch Dark Leafy Greens (Mustard, Kale, Swiss Chard and/or Beet Greens) 1/2 small Onion, sliced into 1/4 inch thick slices 1 Shallot, thinly sliced 1/4 cup Marcona or toasted slivered Almonds 1 Tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup 1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar Olive Oil Pinch of Red Chili Flakes Salt & Pepper Directions: Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-low heat, add onion and stir to coat. Tear any tough center ribs from the greens, chop the ribs and add to the onion. Sauté until onions are soft and just beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Chop remaining greens, add to the pan and mix to coat with oil. Sprinkle with vinegar, honey, chili flakes and …