Turnip Greens Recipe

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Turnip Greens
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Ingredients:

  • 1 quart water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp bacon drippings
  • 4 slices bacon

Directions:

  1. Wash greens thoroughly, removing any grit and large stems.
  2. Place greens in dutch oven with water and salt.
  3. Bring to a boil and cook for 30 minutes uncovered.
  4. Add vinegar, sugar, and bacon drippings.
  5. Reduce heat to simmer and cook at least 1 hour covered.
  6. Fry bacon and crumble.
  7. Saute chopped onion until tender.
  8. Add bacon and onion and cook an additional 10 minutes.
  9. Serve with vinegar flavored with whole red pepper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 96.35 Kcal (403 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.6g 9%
Cholesterol 9.24mg 3%
Sodium 461.95mg 19%
Potassium 251.68mg 5%
Total Carbs 8.39g 3%
Sugars 5.72g 23%
Dietary Fiber 2.37g 9%
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 24.2mg 40%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 37.89 Kcal (159 kJ)
Calories from fat 19.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.2g 9%
Cholesterol 3.63mg 3%
Sodium 181.67mg 19%
Potassium 98.98mg 5%
Total Carbs 3.3g 3%
Sugars 2.25g 23%
Dietary Fiber 0.93g 9%
Protein 1.18g 6%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 40%
Calcium 18.9mg 5%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.9
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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