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Southern Turnip Greens
These old-fashioned Southern turnip greens are quick to cook, deliciously flavored, and the perfect side to accompany your next Southern-style meal.
Prep Time
10
minutes
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Cook Time
30
minutes
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Total Time
40
minutes
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Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
turnip
Servings:
4
Calories:
105
kcal
Ingredients
Mess of greens
about a handful is enough for two servings as a side or one serving as a meal
1
teaspoon
salt
more or less to taste
1
tablespoon
bacon grease
or oil, or butter
1/2
onion
chopped (optional)
Instructions
Wash greens really well and chop up with scissors or knife.
Mess of greens
Place bacon grease or oil in a skillet over medium heat and melt. Add chopped onion and sauté until onion is lightly browned.
1 tablespoon bacon grease,
1/2 onion
Add greens and salt. Cook, stirring often, until greens become darker in color and tender, or about 10 minutes. Serve warm.
1 teaspoon salt
Nutrition
Calories:
105
kcal