Name: Creamed Turnips & Greens
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 clove garlic, grated; 1 pound turnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges, greens reserved; 0.5 cup water, plus more as needed; 1 tablespoon lemon zest, reserved; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 0.5 teaspoon salt, divided; 4 cups chopped turnip greens or mature spinach; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1.5 cups whole milk; 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 0.125 teaspoon ground white pepper

Creamed Turnips & Greens

If you find turnips with their greens still attached at your farmers' market, snatch them up for this healthy vegetable recipe. Otherwise, spinach makes a good sub for the turnip greens.

By Julia Clancy

Updated on July 10, 2019

Prep Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, grated
1 pound turnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges, greens reserved
½ cup water, plus more as needed
1 tablespoon lemon zest, reserved
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt, divided
4 cups chopped turnip greens or mature spinach
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups whole milk
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper

Directions

Heat oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add turnips, water, lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until barely tender, about 10 minutes.
Add greens and cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated and the turnips are very tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Add more water, 1/4 cup at a time, if the greens begin to stick before the turnips are tender.
Sprinkle the vegetables with flour, increase heat to medium and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add milk, nutmeg, white pepper and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve topped with the reserved lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

116	Calories
7g	Fat
11g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 116
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 3g	6%
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Vitamin A 2782IU	56%
Vitamin C 29mg	32%
Folate 65mcg	16%
Sodium 271mg	12%
Calcium 135mg	10%
Iron 1mg	3%
Magnesium 22mg	5%
Potassium 276mg	6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.