Sides

Turnip and Mustard Greens

Classic Southern-style braised greens.
Recipe by Michigan Harvest to Table™
Close up of Turnip and Mustard Greens in a white bowl with a blurred fork on the left side and parsley on the the right side
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Cost per servingPer serving$1.14
Makes8 servings
Total timeTotal2 hours 30 minutes
Prep 30 minutes Cook 2 hours
Prep 30 minutes Cook 2 hours
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Ingredients

Makes 8 servings. Check items off as you go.
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • ½ pound smoked turkey diced
  • 5 cups water
  • 2 cubes low-sodium chicken or vegetable bouillon
  • 1 tablespoon salt-free all-purpose seasoning or salt-free Creole seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 pounds turnip greens stems removed, chopped
  • 2 pounds mustard greens stems removed, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat oil in large pot on medium-high heat.
  2. Add onions, garlic, and turkey. Sauté until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add water, bring to boil, add bouillon, seasoning, sugar, and lemon juice, stir to dissolve.
  4. Layer in greens in batches. Return to boil.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and let simmer for at least 2 hours or until greens are tender.
  6. Add salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Nutrition per serving

1 serving is 0.5 cup
  • Sodium381mg
  • Calories168
  • Carbohydrates19g
  • Fiber8g
  • Fat6g
  • Protein14g
Serving: 0.5 cupCalories: 168calCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 14gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 381mgFiber: 8g
Cost per serving is an estimate based on average Michigan grocery prices and may vary.
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