Recipes Side Dish Vegetables Greens Healthy and Delicious Southern Turnip Greens 4.7 (68) 55 Reviews 10 Photos Traditional seasonings for turnip greens in the South are bacon grease or ham. This healthier version is a delicious alternative. Serve as-is or with sautéed bell peppers, onions, and garlic. Recipe by wright134 Updated on July 13, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 10 10 10 10 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 5 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth 1 ½ cups water 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 pound turnip greens, chopped ½ teaspoon white sugar Directions Bring chicken broth, water, oil, salt, and pepper to a boil in a stockpot. Add turnip greens and sugar and return to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring every 15 minutes, until greens are tender, at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours. Cook's Note: You can substitute collard greens for turnip greens. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 105 Calories 9g Fat 6g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 5 Calories 105 % Daily Value * Total Fat 9g 11% Saturated Fat 1g 6% Cholesterol 2mg 1% Sodium 530mg 23% Total Carbohydrate 6g 2% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 1g Protein 2g Vitamin C 55mg 273% Calcium 175mg 13% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 271mg 6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved