Kickin' Greens

Kickin' Greens

Kickin' Greens

Published: December 2018

Commodity: Turnip Greens

Season: Winter

Yield: 8, 1 cup servings

 

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Plate it up! Project
County Extension Agents for Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Kentucky, Dietetics and Human Nutrition Students

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
8 slices turkey bacon
cut into bite-sized pieces
1 large onion
chopped
6 cloves garlic
minced
2 pounds fresh greens (collards
turnip or mustard)
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
or to taste

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium high heat. Cook turkey bacon in hot oil until crisp. Add onion and garlic. Cook until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Add greens and stir until greens start to wilt. Add chicken broth, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 25-30 minutes, or until greens are tender.

Nutrition Facts

110 calories
6 g fat
1 g saturated fat
0 g trans fat
10 mg cholesterol
9 g carbohydrate
5 g fiber
2 g sugars
7 g protein

 

Contact Information

Erikson Hall Lexington, KY 40506