
Why I Love These Southern-Style Greens
I love these southern-style greens so much that I included them in a garden update over the summer! These greens are easy to make and have no bitterness. The key to removing the bitterness of greens like turnip greens is boiling them in water first.
Also, this recipe is flexible, meaning you can use any green you like. Spinach, beet greens, turnip greens, kale, and swiss chard are all great in this recipe. You can add some crispy bacon if you'd like to add some crunch or diced jalapeno if you are looking for a kick of spice. If you are interested in the benefits of leafy greens, continue reading.
Benefits Of Eating Southern-Style Greens
Most people know eating greens is good for them, but many don't know why. While I'm not a nutritionist, I've researched eating greens for health benefits. I've also experimented with drying greens. Keep reading to learn why you should incorporate greens into your diet.
Angie's Top Reasons To Eat Greens:
Full of vitamins. including B, C & K
Minerals like potassium, folic acid & magnesium
Low in fat, but high in fiber
Reduce risk of obesity, heart disease & high blood pressure
Looking for more greens to use in this recipe? Check out this article for the 13 healthiest leafy green vegetables.
More Healthy Recipes From Angie
In case you are interested in more healthy recipes, I have included my favorites below - including yummy spaghetti squash.
Pressure Cooked Spaghetti Squash - Looking for a fast recipe that is loaded with benefits? Check out my spaghetti squash recipe - it's as easy as cutting your squash and putting it in the pressure cooker!
Very Berry Oatmeal - Oats are notoriously good for your health - from keeping fuller longer due to fiber to the cholesterol-lowering benefits this very berry oatmeal adds in fruit for natural sweetness and additional benefits.
If neither of those sounds interesting, you can try my kale rice. Kale rice is another "green" recipe that you can use any green you'd like in place of kale. With only 2 ingredients, and using pre-cooked rice, kale rice comes together in just a few minutes.