Lightened Creamed Turnip Greens |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Don't miss this Southern spin on a steak house favorite. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon 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 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper (optional) |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1 cup 2% milk |
5 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, cut into pieces |
salt to taste |
garnish: freshly shaved parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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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