Southern Style Greens
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Greens Of Choice spinach, beet greens, kale or turnip greens
- 2¼ Cups Water divided
- ½ Onion diced
- 2 Cloves Garlic diced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Sugar to taste
- Tabasco Sauce to taste
- ¼ Teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 Cup Broth
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups of water to boil.2¼ Cups Water
- While the water boils, prepare greens. Add greens to water when boiling.2 Cups Greens Of Choice
- Boil greens for 1 minute, then drain.
- To a large pot, add onion & garlic, 1/4 cup of water and simmer until onions are translucent.½ Onion, 2 Cloves Garlic
- Add salt, pepper, sugar, vinegar, broth and greens to pot.Salt, Pepper, Sugar, ¼ Teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar, 1 Cup Broth, 2 Cups Greens Of Choice
- Bring to boil, reduce to simmer and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Finish with Tabasco sauce.Tabasco Sauce
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Angie’s Notes
- Use your favorite green in this recipe – spinach, beet greens, kale, and turnip greens all work well
- Substitute miso for salt for added depth of flavor
Why I Love This Recipe
I love these southern style greens so much, over the summer I included them in a garden update! These greens are easy to make, and have no bitterness. The key to removing the bitterness of greens like turnip greens is boiling them in water first.
Also, this recipe is flexible, meaning you can use any green you like. Spinach, beet greens, turnip greens, kale, swiss chard are all great in this recipe. You can add in some crispy bacon if you’d like to add in some crunch, or add in diced jalapeno if you are looking for a kick of spice. If you are interested in benefits of leafy greens, continue reading.
Benefits Of Eating Southern Style Greens
Most people know eating greens is good for them, but many don’t know why. While I’m not a nutritionist, I’ve done some research on eating greens for health benefits. I’ve also experimented with drying greens. Keep reading to learn why you should incorporate greens into your diet.
Angie’s Top Reasons To Eat Greens:
- Full of vitamins. including B, C & K
- Minerals like potassium, folic acid & magnesium
- Low in fat, but high in fiber
- Reduce risk of obesity, heart disease & high blood pressure
Looking for more greens to use in this recipe? Check out this article for the 13 healthiest leafy green vegetables.
More Healthy Recipes From Angie
In case you are interested in more healthy recipes, I have included my favorites below – including yummy spaghetti squash.
- Pressure Cooked Spaghetti Squash – Looking for a fast recipe that is loaded with benefits? Check out my spaghetti squash recipe – it’s as easy as cutting your squash and putting it in the pressure cooker!
- Very Berry Oatmeal – Oats are notoriously good for your health – from keeping fuller longer due to fiber to the cholesterol lowering benefits this very berry oatmeal adds in fruit for natural sweetness and additional benefits.
- If neither of those sound interesting, you can try my kale rice. Kale rice is another “green” recipe that you can use any green you’d like in place of kale. With only 2 ingredients, and using pre-cooked rice, kale rice comes together in just a few minutes.
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