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Braised Southern Greens in oval serving bowl with serving spoon on light blue background.
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Easy Braised Southern Greens Recipe

Eating your leafy greens has never been more delicious--or easy! Bacon adds an extra punch of flavor to the turnip and mustard greens in Easy Braised Southern Greens that is both healthy and comforting!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dishes - Vegetables
Cuisine: American, Southern
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat
Servings: 4
Author: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon turkey, pork or beef, sliced into small pieces
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 large bunch turnip greens washed, tough stems removed, coarsely chopped
  • 1 large bunch mustard greens washed, tough stems removed, coarsely chopped
  • 2-3 tablespoons white vinegar or to taste
  • Tabasco sauce to taste
  • 1-2 teaspoons prepared horseradish (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place bacon in a Dutch oven or other heavy pot. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned and crisp.
  • Tip the pot and remove all but 1 tablespoon oil from the Dutch oven.
  • Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • Add greens by the handful, waiting in between each addition until the greens wilt.
  • Cover with the lid slightly ajar and cook 20-25 minutes or until greens are tender.
  • Add vinegar, tabasco, horseradish if using, and season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Notes

SUBSTITUTIONS:
  • You can substitute collards, kale, or Swiss chard for the turnip and mustard greens.
  • Can also use plant-based, turkey or beef bacon.
  • Use apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar instead of white vinegar.
TIP:
  • Short on time? Use precooked or recipe-ready bacon pieces in the grocery store’s salad dressing section. You won’t have the bacon grease, but it will still add flavor.
MAKE AHEAD:
  • The greens can be made 1-2 days ahead of time.
  • Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave until heated through.
FREEZER-FRIENDLY:
  • Cool thoroughly and freeze in portions as desired.
  • Thaw in the refrigerator or the microwave.  Reheat until thoroughly heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 575mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg