Turnip green quiche or savory tart

Turnip green quiche or savory tart recipe videos

Turnip green quiche or savory tart is a Southern-inspired dish that features tender, slightly bitter turnip greens baked in a savory custard within a flaky pastry crust. It typically combines the greens with ingredients like eggs, cream or milk, cheese (such as cheddar or Swiss), onions, and sometimes bacon or ham for added depth.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in fat and protein due to the eggs, dairy, and pastry crust, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates. It provides key nutrients like vitamin K, vitamin A, calcium, and iron from the turnip greens.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	19 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	420 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin K	80 mcg
Calcium	180 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Folate	50 mcg DFE
Magnesium	25 mg

Per 1 slice (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a creative way to use turnip greens, a staple in Southern U.S. cooking, transforming a humble vegetable into an elegant savory pie. Nutritionally, it's a good way to boost vegetable intake, as the greens retain many of their vitamins even after baking.