Turnip Greens
This is a public service announcement: Unemployment has NOT improved under the Trump administration. There was no such thing as a homeless person in the 1970’s. And turnips are not radishes. The tops of turnips, Turnip Greens are a nutritious part of the African Heritage Diet I grew up on. I’d serve this with Smothered Chicken and a Creamy Cushaw Squash.
The real unemployment rate is far higher than what is reported on the news for several reasons.
- The rate only includes people who are unemployed and reported looking for work in the last 4 weeks.
- Houseless people are not included in the rate.
- Illegally employed workers are not included.
- Underemployed or the working poor are not included.
- People denied unemployment are not included.
- People who have exhausted their unemployment benefits are not included.
- People who never apply for unemployment benefits are not included either.
Turnip Greens
- 3 Bunches Organic Turnip Greens
- 1 Clove Organic Garlic
- Water
- 1 Tbs. Organic Grapeseed Oil
- 1 tsp. Seasoning Salt
- 1 tsp. Vegetarian Beef Stock
- 1 Dash Colgin Hickory or Mesquite Liquid Smoke
- 1 Pinch Organic Sugar
Wash vegetables, chop greens and slice two to three turnips. Place into a sauce pan and add enough water just to cover. Add sliced garlic and seasonings. Turn stove to high bringing the pot to a boil. Turn heat to low and cook until turnips are soft, about 15 to 20 minutes – they do not require as much time as collards. Because turnip greens are sometimes bitter, many cooks add a pinch of sugar.
I couldn’t find vegetarian beef stock, so I replaced it with roasted vegetable stock instead. Turnip greens have always been a favorite, but these were especially tasty.
So good and so good for you right?
You had me at greens! This is going to quickly become a staple at my house!
I’m so glad to hear that Shani!
I love a good batch of turnip greens and this recipe certainly did not disappoint. So amazingly delicious and I was happy to finally putting my bottle of liquid smoke to good use.
I agree Lakita, nothing is better than good greens!
I was today years old when I learned that turnip greens were literally the tops of turnips. I grew up on turnip greens; my family mixes them with mustards and collards. I was super excited to try this recipe and I’m so grateful I did! Definitely adding this to my greens rotation.
I’m always looking for new greens recipes to make for my family so when I saw this recipe I knew I wanted to try. It was so good – I would have never thought of using turnip greens so this will definitely be in rotation.
These were really simple to make and also so beautifully flavored! We have decided to make these weekly in my home! Thank you for sharing!
I’m a fan of pretty much all greens so had to try your recipe with dinner last night and we all loved it. I will be adding it to my mealtime rotation. Thank you!
These were perfectly tender and well seasoned. Nothing like a great pot of greens!
My family loved this recipe so much that I’ve made it three times this week. Thank you for this recipe!