Mixed Greens with Turnips
Ingredients
1 lb European style or regular bacon cut in small pieces
1 large yellow onion diced
1 large bell pepper diced
3 cloves of fresh garlic minced
2 tsp seasoning salt
2 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 lb collard greens washed & cut
1 lb mustard greens washed & cut
1 lb kale washed & cut
32 ounces chicken broth I used low sodium
3 - 4 medium sized turnips peeled & chopped into 1/2 squares
Greens are a direct part of African-Amercans' African heritage. Dishes using leafy greens abound in the cooking of the African Atlantic world. A delicious mixture of greens. The washing process is the most important part for these tender, tasty greens. If you follow directions exactly, you'll have the most perfect greens ever!
Instructions
Make sure that the greens are nice and clean prior to anything else, then cut or tear the greens in small pieces.
Toss the bacon into a large pot, and cook it over medium heat.
Once the bacon starts to brown, add in the onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic.
Stir the ingredients, then toss the greens.
Keep in mind that all the greens may not fit into the pot at first. Once they cook down, you can add more to the pot.
Once all the greens are in the pot, pour in the chicken broth.
Next sprinkle in the red pepper flakes, seasoning salt, and black pepper.
Add in the apple cider vinegar at this time, then give everything a stir.
Reduce the heat from medium to low-medium, place a lid on the pot, and let the greens simmer for 1 hour 30 minutes.
Remove the lid from the pot, and carefully add in the turnips.
Stir the ingredients, cover the pot with the lid, and let cook for an additional 30 minutes.
Serve & enjoy!
Recipe and image courtesy of Southern Mixed Greens & Turnips | I Heart Recipes