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Smothered Greens

Photo of the prepared recipe
Photo attribution: Flickr: Bordecia34
Ready In: 40 minutes
Serves: 5
Gluten-freeLow Added Sugar
These healthy greens get their rich flavor from smoked turkey, instead of fatback.

What you'll need

Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Cutting board
Sharp knife
Large saucepan
Stovetop
Spatula or spoon

Ingredients

Serves 5
3 cups Water
1/4 pound Smoked Turkey Breast skinless
1 tablespoon Hot Pepper Fresh, chopped
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Cloves ground
1/2 teaspoon Thyme dried
1 stalk Scallion chopped
1 teaspoon Ginger ground
1/4 cup Onion chopped
2 pounds Greens mustard, turnip, collard, kale, or mixture

Directions

1.Place all ingredients except greens into large saucepan and bring to boil.
2.Prepare greens by washing thoroughly and removing stems.
3.Tear or slice leaves into bite-size pieces.
4.Add greens to the rest of the ingredients. Cook for 20–30 minutes until tender.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1.00 cup

Serving Per Container 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories 80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2 g3%
Sodium 378 mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 9 g3%
Dietary Fiber 4 g14%
Protein 9 g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

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