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  • Serves: 5 servings

Ingredients

3 cups water
1/4 pound turkey breast
smoked
skinless
3 teaspoons hot pepper (freshly chopped)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon cloves (ground)
2 cloves garlic (crushed)
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 scallion stalk (chopped)
1 teaspoon ginger (ground)
1/4 cup onion (chopped)
14 cups mustard greens
or turnip
collard
kale
or mixture (about 2 pounds)

Steps

Wash hands with soap and water.
Prepare greens by washing thoroughly and removing stems.
Tear or slice leaves into bite-sized pieces.
Place all ingredients except greens into large saucepan and bring to a boil.
Add greens to turkey stock. Cook 20 to 30 minutes until tender.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 84
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 18 mg
Sodium 61 mg
Carbohydrates 9 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 12 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 196 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 695 mg

Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style
US Department of Health and Human Services
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Smothered Greens. Recipe source: Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style US Department of Health and Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.