Traditional Southern Greens (Mustard, Turnip or Collards)

Traditional Southern greens are often cooked with smoked meat like ham hocks or turkey legs to add flavor and richness to the dish.

This is vegan, gluten free and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Traditional Southern Greens (Mustard, Turnip or Collards)

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing, Simmering Cuisine: American, Southern Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 510

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 bunch Greens (Mustard, Turnip or Collards)
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoon Garlic Cloves, minced
• 1.5 cup Vegetable Broth
• 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 piece Smoked Turkey Leg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Wash the greens thoroughly and remove the tough stems. Chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sautee until the onion is translucent.
4. Add the greens to the pot and sautee for 2-3 minutes.
5. Pour in the vegetable broth and apple cider vinegar. Add the sugar and red pepper flakes.
6. Place the smoked turkey leg on top of the greens. Cover the pot and simmer for 40 minutes.
7. Remove the turkey leg from the pot and shred the meat. Discard the bones.
8. Return the shredded turkey to the pot and season with salt and black pepper.
9. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 85kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4g7%

Total Carbohydrate 9g3%

Sugars 1g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.