Healthy and Delicious Southern Turnip Greens

Vegetable Side Dish - Side Dish

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.

Healthy and Delicious Southern Turnip Greens

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 5 servings

Healthy and Delicious Southern Turnip Greens

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

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

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.

Nutritional Information

Healthy and Delicious Southern Turnip Greens

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 105.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.8g 4%

Carbohydrates: 6.1g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 12%

Sugars: 0.8g

Fat: 8.6g 13%

Saturated Fat: 1.2g 6%

Cholesterol: 2mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 6901.1IU 138%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.5mg 4%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 54.5mg 91%

Folate: 176.5mcg 44%

Calcium: 175.2mg 18%

Iron: 1mg 6%

Magnesium: 29.1mg 10%

Potassium: 270.8mg 8%

Sodium: 530.1mg 21%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 77.1

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.