Food of the Week: Turnip Greens

Turnip Greens are a cruciferous vegetable packed with nutrition.  These leafy greens are an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, dietary fiber, calcium, vitamin E and vitamin B6.  Additionally, they are a good source of potassium, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, omega-3 fatty acids and protein.

Spicy Skillet Turnip Greens

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
• 1 pound turnip greens, cleaned and chopped
• ¼ cup water
• pinch brown sugar
• ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to preference)

Preparation:

• Drizzle olive oil into skillet over medium heat.
• Add onion and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Then add ½ of turnip greens. Allow to cook down and add the remainder of the greens.
• Add water, brown sugar and red pepper flakes. Adjust the amount of red pepper to your personal taste.