Smothered Greens

Name: Smothered Greens
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 14 cups mustard greens, or turnip, collard, kale, or mixture (about 2 pounds); 3 cups water; 1/4 pound smoked turkey breast, skinless; 3 teaspoons hot peppers, freshly chopped; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 scallion stalk, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 cup onion, chopped

Source: Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style US Department of Health and Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

These greens are delicious. They're especially wonderful in the cooler months when greens are easily found in your garden or market.

Makes

5 servings

Ingredients

14 cups mustard greens, or turnip, collard, kale, or mixture (about 2 pounds)
3 cups water
1/4 pound smoked turkey breast, skinless
3 teaspoons hot peppers, freshly chopped
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 scallion stalk, chopped
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup onion, chopped

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Prepare greens by washing thoroughly and removing stems.
Tear or slice leaves into bite-sized pieces.
To make the turkey stock, place all ingredients except greens into large saucepan and bring to a boil.
Add greens to turkey stock. Cook 20 to 30 minutes until tender.

Notes

Learn more about: Greens Garlic Herbs Ginger Onions

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