Turnip Greens And Potatoes With Dressing Recipes

TURNIP AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat until the fat begins to render, about 4 minutes; remove from heat, and drain most of the rendered bacon drippings, reserving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet.
• Return the pan with the bacon and reserved drippings to medium heat; cook and stir the onion in the bacon and fat until translucent, about 4 minutes more. Stir the potato and turnip into the bacon mixture; cook and stir until the potato and turnip pieces are warmed, about 2 minutes.
• Add the thyme to the saucepan with enough water to cover the vegetable mixture; bring the water to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a brisk simmer until the potato and turnip are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Heat butter in a small skillet. Cook and stir the kale leaves until they wilt, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook another 1 to 2 minutes. Stir the kale and the cream into the simmering soup; allow to simmer together another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove thyme sprigs before serving.

MASHED TURNIPS AND POTATOES WITH TURNIP GREENS

Steps:

• Cut away the greens from the turnips. Peel the turnips and quarter if they're large; cut in half if they're small. Stem the greens and wash in 2 changes of water. Discard the stems.
• Combine the turnips and potatoes in a steamer set above 2 inches of boiling water. Steam until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the steamer and transfer to a bowl. Cover the bowl tightly and leave for 5 to 10 minutes so that the vegetables continue to steam and dry out.
• Fill the bottom of the steamer with water and bring to a boil. Add salt to taste and add the greens. Blanch for 2 to 4 minutes, until tender. Transfer to a bowl of cold water using a slotted spoon or skimmer, then drain and squeeze out excess water. Chop fine. Drain the water from the saucepan, rinse and dry.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat in the saucepan and add the leek and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until leeks are tender and translucent but not colored. Add the milk to the saucepan, bring to a simmer and remove from the heat.
• Using a potato masher, a fork or a standing mixer fitted with the paddle, mash the potatoes and turnips while still hot. Add the turnip greens and combine well. Beat in the hot milk and the additional tablespoon of olive oil if desired, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot, right away, or transfer to a buttered or oiled baking dish and heat through in a low oven when ready to serve.

TURNIP GREENS AND POTATOES WITH DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
• Place the potatoes in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are cooked through, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain potatoes and let cool slightly.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil with the olive oil. Add the greens and boil for 5 minutes, or until done to taste. Drain well and chop coarsely. Place warm greens and potatoes in a shallow mixing bowl, drizzle with the dressing and toss well to coat.
• Serve warm or room temperature.

SALUBRIOUS TURNIP GREENS AND ROOTS

Steps:

• Wash and drain greens. On cutting board, place a large hand full of layered washed greens and roll into a tube. This does not have to be exact. With a sharp knife cut tube of greens and toss into large bowl. Repeat until all leaves are cut into smaller pieces.
• Meanwhile, in a large stock pot turn on medium low heat for 1 minute. Add in olive oil.
• To stock pot add all greens, chopped turnip roots, rutabaga and water. Stir well and cover with lid. Cook for 15 minutes and stir as needed. If water amount becomes too low, add in another cup of water to help steam the greens.
• Cook for 30 additional minutes or until all turnip greens, turnip roots and rutabagas are tender. Add in salt and pepper. I have used a small amount of salt in an effort to reduce sodium. You may add more at the table if needed.
• Note: At this point, the greens need a sprinkle of cayenne. Sprinkle cayenne and adjust to your enjoyment.