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Smothered Greens

Smothered Greens
Makes: 5 servings

These greens are delicious. They're especially wonderful in the cooler months when greens are easily found in your garden or market.

Ingredients

  • 14 cups mustard greens, or turnip, collard, kale, or mixture (about 2 pounds)
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/4 pound smoked turkey breast, skinless
  • 3 teaspoons hot peppers, freshly chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 scallion stalk, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Prepare greens by washing thoroughly and removing stems.
  3. Tear or slice leaves into bite-sized pieces.
  4. To make the turkey stock, place all ingredients except greens into large saucepan and bring to a boil.
  5. Add greens to turkey stock. Cook 20 to 30 minutes until tender.

Notes

Learn more about:

Source:

Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style
US Department of Health and Human Services
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup prepared greens, 1/5 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 78
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 17 mg
Sodium 69 mg
Carbohydrates 8 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 11 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 177 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 631 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 78
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 17 mg
Carbohydrates 8 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 11 g
Minerals
Calcium 177 mg
Potassium 631 mg
Sodium 69 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 56 mg
Phosphorus 142 mg
Selenium 9 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 204 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.5 mg
Vitamin B12 0.2 mcg
Vitamin C 72 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 3 mg
Vitamin K 369 mcg
Folate 20 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 4 mg
Choline 20 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Protein Foods 1 ounces
Vegetables 1 cups