Tasty Turnip Greens Recipes

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HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS SOUTHERN TURNIP GREENS

Traditional seasonings for southern greens are bacon grease or ham. This healthier version is a delicious alternative. Serve as-is or with sauteed bell peppers, onions, and garlic.

Provided by wright134

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7



Healthy and Delicious Southern Turnip Greens image

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 530.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

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

QUICK TURNIP GREENS

The greens are cooked with bacon to give them a Southern-Style all day cooking flavor. This recipe is easily adapted to any green, i.e. mustards, collards, kale,etc.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Greens

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7



Quick Turnip Greens image

Steps:

  • Heat a quart of salted water to boiling in a saucepan. Cook greens until just tender, about 5 minutes; drain.
  • In a skillet cook bacon. Remove and drain on paper toweling.
  • Add onion to the skillet and cook until soft, 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the greens and toss. Stir in the sugar and the vinegar and cook until heated through, about 2 or 3 minutes.
  • Crumble bacon and sprinkle over top. Add a couple of dashed of hot sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

1 lb turnip greens, stems removed and leaves cut into shreds
3 slices center-cut bacon
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
hot sauce, to taste (such as Tabasco)
salt & freshly ground black pepper

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