What are Turnip Greens and how do you make them?
Turnips don't get a lot of attention in the food world, and their greens get even less love.Turnip greens are rich in vitamins A and C and can add flavor and texture to dishes.
The tops of turnips are dark green.The greens of this plant are used in many cuisines and can be used just like other lettuces and leaves.
Use the whole plant if you want to see bright green leaves from the top.Add salt, bacon, butter, lemon, cider vinegar, or anything else that will help break down the greens' thick cellular walls if you remove the turnip root for later use.
Because these leaves have a zing to them, they work well in Southern-style dishes and can add a pleasing bite to stir fry, quiche and stew.Turnip greens work well in soups as they become tender when cooked for a long time.They are tough and should not be eaten raw.
The greens of the turnip taste a lot like the root, so you can expect peppery notes in the greens from fall turnips, and a sunnier zip on the tender spring turnip leaves.Turnip greens aren't as spicy as mustard greens, and unlike capsicum heat, the tingle from this green vegetable is dissipated quickly.
You can cook turnip greens like you would any other greens.Substitute turnip greens for other vegetables.