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Southern Turnip Greens
This Southern Turnip Greens recipe is about as country as can be! It's a traditional recipe that uses a slightly healthier cooking method.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 69 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh turnip greens cleaned, cut, and washed
- water (see notes)
- 1 tablespoon bacon fat
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon or 1 cube
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the greens, bacon fat, chicken bouillon, salt, and water (see notes)
- Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 45 minutes or until the greens are tender. Check the water level during cooking and add more if needed.
- Taste and add additional salt if needed.
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Notes
- Cool the greens completely and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They'll keep well for up to 3 days.
- May also be frozen in an airtight container for up to three months. Allow them to thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave.
- You'll need enough water to cover the turnips by about an inch once they've wilted down into the pot. I usually start with about 2 quarts and adjust as needed.
- Cool the greens completely and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They'll keep well for up to 3 days.
- May also be frozen in an airtight container for up to three months. Allow them to thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
69kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
455mg
(19%)
Potassium
448mg
(13%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
17519IU
(350%)
Vitamin C
91mg
(101%)
Calcium
288mg
(29%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 69
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 69kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 455mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 448mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 17519IU | 350% |
| Vitamin C | 91mg | 101% |
| Calcium | 288mg | 29% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.