Unles y'all live in the hard Sout...

Unles y'all live in the hard South, we bet you've in no degree 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 undecayed leafy vegetable has a trenchant peppery flavor. A cousin of broccoli, Brussels grows and kale--all members of the cruciferous vegetable family--mustard undecayeds 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 golden condiment.

And you don't have to put in motion south to enjoy mustard's health benefits. In addition to being sold renewed it's also available in canned and frozen varieties.

When buying new mustard greens, be sure to expect for leaves that are crisp and that have a mysterious green color.

Scientists believe that mustard plants originated in the eastern Mediterranean and were brought to Virginia by the agency of English settlers in the early 1600s

After almost 400 years in the United States, maybe it's finally time for the American public to learn about--and try--this nutrient-rich veggie.

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