Perfect Mixed Greens

Recipesfull introduces to you: Vegetable Side Dish Recipes. (Perfect Mixed Greens). A delicious mixture of greens. The washing process is the most important part for these tender, tasty greens. Don't forget the sugar! If you follow directions exactly, you'll have the most perfect greens ever!

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Perfect Mixed Greens

Ingredients

2 bunches collard greens

2 bunches mustard greens

2 bunches turnip greens

3 tablespoons salt

4 cups chicken broth

divided

½ cup vegetable oil

4 cloves garlic

sliced

½ cup cooked real bacon bits

½ cup white sugar

salt and pepper to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Pull the leaf portions of the collard mustard and turnip greens away from the tough stems and discard the stems. Gently wash the greens in warm water to remove all soil and sand. Partially fill a clean sink with warm water and stir in 3 tablespoons of salt and 2 cups of chicken broth; allow greens to soak in the mixture for 10 minutes. Scoop up the greens and allow to drain in a colander; discard used chicken broth. Do not rinse the greens.

Step 2

Pour the remaining 2 cups of chicken broth into a large pot and mix in the greens. Stir in vegetable oil garlic bacon bits and sugar and season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the greens are tender stirring occasionally 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutritional Information

Perfect Mixed Greens

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 174.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.5g 11%

Carbohydrates: 16.6g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 4.7g 19%

Sugars: 8.9g

Fat: 10.7g 16%

Saturated Fat: 1.8g 9%

Cholesterol: 5mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 9095.7IU 182%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.3mg 10%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 18%

Vitamin C: 77.1mg 129%

Folate: 254.6mcg 64%

Calcium: 206.6mg 21%

Iron: 1.3mg 7%

Magnesium: 33.7mg 12%

Potassium: 384.9mg 11%

Sodium: 2250.4mg 90%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 96.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.