this is one of the best tasting and filling stews we've ever eaten. I served this with crusty wheat bread and I'd have it every day if my husband would let me!!!!
Turnip Greens Stew
Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Buffy Hargett
If you love greens with ham hock, try this recipe. Why it's better for you: Lean ham and fat-free broth offer the good flavor of the original dish minus the added saturated fat. Beans add extra fiber too!
Yield: Makes about 10 cups (serving size: 1 cup)
Total:
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Recipe Time
Hands On:
10 Minutes
Total:
40 Minutes
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 176
- Fat: 4.3g
- Saturated fat: 1.1g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.5g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 1.3g
- Protein: 16g
- Carbohydrate: 18.5g
- Fiber: 5.3g
- Cholesterol: 26mg
- Iron: 3mg
- Sodium: 927mg
- Calcium: 141mg
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped cooked ham
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 (16-oz.) packages frozen chopped turnip greens
- 2 (15.5-oz.) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups frozen diced onion, red and green bell peppers, and celery
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
Preparation
- Sauté ham in hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add broth and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 25 minutes.
Turnip Greens Stew Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Soups/Stews
- CUISINE: American, Southern
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Pork, Vegetables
- OCCASION: Kwanzaa, New Year's
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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