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Quick-Cook Southern-Style Greens

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You can have tasty greens on your busiest days. Add a bit of ham, black-eyed peas or potatoes to dress them up.
Course Side Dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 can 27 oz. Allen’s® Seasoned Turnip Greens, not drained
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped ham
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook ham 4 minutes or until beginning to brown.
  • Stir in greens and water. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, 10 to 15 minutes for flavors to develop.

Notes

VARIATIONS:Prepare recipe as directed, except:
  • Skillet Greens and Black Eyed Peas – Omit ham. Cook 2 cups chopped onion with oil in Step 1. Add 1 can (15.5 oz.) Allens® Black Eyed Peas, rinsed and drained, with greens in Step 2. Omit water and cook, uncovered, 7 to 10 minutes over medium-low.
  • Spicy Greens & Potatoes - Add 1 can (14.5 oz.) Del Monte® Diced New Potatoes, rinsed and drained with greens in Step 2. Omit water and cook, uncovered, 7 to 10 minutes over medium-low. Stir in hot sauce to taste, before serving.
  • Creamed Greens - Omit oil, ham and water. Heat 2 tsp. sugar and greens, uncovered, over medium-low heat about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, cut into bite-size pieces. Cover 3 minutes then stir until melted. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes to thicken.