Best Healthy And Delicious Southern Turnip Greens Recipes

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HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS SOUTHERN TURNIP GREENS



Healthy and Delicious Southern Turnip Greens image

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

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

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

SOUTHERN TURNIPS AND GREENS



Southern Turnips and Greens image

Great flavor for a vegetable! Easily found in produce section of grocery. The root is purplish and has green leafy tops. You'll find these turnips in many southern cafes which have home cooked meals. Cornbread is the bread choice to go along with this vegetable dish.

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     Greens

Time 1h10m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 lbs turnips (3 to 4 with roots)
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons bacon drippings

Steps:

  • Cut turnip leaves from turnip root. Wash turnip greens 3 times in cold water and cut off bit stem sections. Peel turnip root and cut into small cubes.
  • Place water in a large pot with lid and bring to a boil. Place turnip greens along with cubed roots into pot. Add salt and bacon drippings.
  • Boil on simmering heat for approximately one hour. Cut turnips greens into small pieces.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.9, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 8.2, Sodium 997.2, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 11.5, Protein 2.7

HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS SOUTHERN TURNIP GREENS



Healthy and Delicious Southern Turnip Greens image

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     Greens Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

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

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