Healthy and Delicious Southern Turnip Greens

Healthy and Delicious Southern Turnip Greens

Traditional seasonings for turnip greens in the South are bacon grease or ham. This healthier version is a delicious alternative. Serve as-is or with saut?ed bell peppers, onions, and garlic.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
5

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound turnip greens, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar

Directions

Step 1
Bring chicken broth, water, oil, salt, and pepper to a boil in a stockpot.

Step 2
Add turnip greens and sugar and return to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring every 15 minutes, until greens are tender, at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.

Recipe Tip

You can substitute collard greens for turnip greens.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

105
Calories
9g
Fat
6g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 105
% Daily Value *
Total Fat9g 11%
Saturated Fat1g 6%
Cholesterol2mg 1%
Sodium530mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate6g 2%
Dietary Fiber3g 10%
Total Sugars1g
Protein2g
Vitamin C55mg 273%
Calcium175mg 13%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium271mg 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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