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Lightened Creamed Turnip Greens Recipe

Lightened Creamed Turnip Greens Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp butter
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (16-oz.) bag frozen turnip greens, thawed
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper (optional)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup 2% milk
5 oz 1/3- less-fat cream cheese , cut into pieces
salt to taste
garnish: freshly shaved parmesan cheese

Directions:

Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in onion and garlic, and sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in turnip greens, chicken broth, and, if desired, red pepper; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until liquid evaporates.
Sprinkle turnip green mixture with flour, and sauté 2 minutes. Gradually stir in milk, and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Add cream cheese, stirring until melted. Season with salt to taste. Garnish, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	599.75 Kcal (2511 kJ)
Calories from fat	296.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.98g	51%
Cholesterol	111.98mg	37%
Sodium	1222.46mg	51%
Potassium	1109.58mg	24%
Total Carbs	51.64g	17%
Sugars	29.15g	117%
Dietary Fiber	2.84g	11%
Protein	22.71g	45%
Vitamin C	21.5mg	36%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	572.1mg	57%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	81.54 Kcal (341 kJ)
Calories from fat	40.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.48g	51%
Cholesterol	15.22mg	37%
Sodium	166.21mg	51%
Potassium	150.86mg	24%
Total Carbs	7.02g	17%
Sugars	3.96g	117%
Dietary Fiber	0.39g	11%
Protein	3.09g	45%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	36%
Iron	0.1mg	3%
Calcium	77.8mg	57%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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