Garlicky sautéed turnip greens
Garlicky sautéed turnip greens is a simple, flavorful side dish made by quickly cooking fresh turnip greens with minced garlic in oil, often with a splash of vinegar or lemon. It's a staple in Southern American cuisine, particularly in the United States, and is also common in various forms across Mediterranean and Asian cooking traditions.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very low in calories, typically around 50-80 calories per serving, and is high in fiber while providing significant amounts of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as calcium and iron. It contains minimal carbohydrates and fat, with the fat content depending mainly on the amount of oil used for sautéing.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 50 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 6 g |
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
| Vitamin A | 6000 IU (120% DV) |
| Vitamin C | 40 mg (67% DV) |
| Vitamin K | 300 mcg (250% DV) |
| Calcium | 150 mg (15% DV) |
| Iron | 1.5 mg (8% DV) |
| Potassium | 350 mg (10% DV) |
| Folate | 60 mcg (15% DV) |
| Magnesium | 25 mg (6% DV) |
Per 1 cup (170 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Turnip greens are a nutritional powerhouse, with one serving providing over 500% of the daily recommended intake of vitamin K, which is crucial for bone health. Culturally, they are often associated with good luck and prosperity in the American South, where they are traditionally eaten on New Year's Day.
