Healthy Southern Turnip Greens Recipe (No Pork)

Name: Healthy Southern Turnip Greens Recipe (No Pork)
Total time: 50 mins
Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth; 1.5 cups water; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 pound turnip greens, chopped; 0.5 teaspoon white sugar

This recipe uses healthy alternatives to traditional bacon grease or ham hocks, delivering authentic Southern flavor. Serve these delicious greens plain or with sauteed vegetables for a complete meal!

Total time50 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time40 mins
Yield5

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Servings

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1.5 cups water
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound turnip greens, chopped
0.5 teaspoon white sugar

Instructions

Gather all of your ingredients for the turnip greens.
In a large stockpot, bring chicken broth, water, oil, salt, and pepper to a boil over high heat.
Add the turnip greens and sugar. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the greens are tender. This may take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 105 kcal
Fat Content: 9 g
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sugar Content: 1 g
Sodium Content: 530 mg
Protein Content: 2 g
Cholesterol Content: 2 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 6 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g