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Vegan Turnip Greens

These vegan turnip greens are tender, silky, and the perfect side dish for pairing with all your favourite soul foods!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4 -6 servings
Calories 277kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 25 grams
  • 1 Small White Onion sliced (approximately 1 1⁄3 cups or 170 grams)
  • 13 - 16 ounces Vegan Meat Substitute diced (approximately 373 - 453 grams) *(see recommendations in notes)
  • 2 Teaspoons Garlic minced (8 grams)
  • 1 Teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar 5 grams
  • 1 pound Turnip Greens washed and thick stems/ends removed (453 grams)*
  • 2 Teaspoons Salt 16 grams
  • 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper 2 grams
  • 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar 15 grams
  • 3 Cups Vegetable Broth or Vegan Chicken Broth 678 grams/milliliters

Instructions

  • Place a large cast iron pot or skillet over medium heat and add oil.
  • When the oil is heated, add the onion and vegan meat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for approximately 15 minutes or until the onion is softened and the vegan meat is slightly crispy.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the vinegar and scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  • Tear or rough chop the turnip greens and add them to the pot. Stir to combine.
  • Immediately add the salt and black pepper and stir to combine. Allow the turnip greens to wilt down to half of their original size (after approximately 2 - 3 minutes of cooking).
  • Add the brown sugar and broth. Stir to combine.
  • Bring the liquid in the pot to a simmer then cover with a lid and reduce the heat to low.
  • Cook for 45 minutes, stirring a few times while cooking. Make sure to keep the lid on the pot after stirring. Once done, taste the turnip greens and add any additional salt, black pepper, or brown sugar if preferred. Serve warm. Store the cooled leftovers in a food-safe airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Vegan Meat: Any of the following are suitable meat substitutes for this recipe
    • Tempeh
    • Sage and Garlic Roast by Field Roast
    • Vegan Bacon
    • Vegan Smoked Apple and Sage by Field Roast
  • Turnip Greens: You can use turnip greens commonly found at your local grocery store or farmers market. You can also use kohlrabi turnip greens; also known as German turnip greens or turnip cabbage. Both were tested for this recipe and both turned out great! You can also use purple or green turnip leaves, or a combination of both.

Nutrition

Calories: 277kcal