Turnip Greens Fry Up
It will take awhile for these tiny starts to get to harvesting size but the photo on the left is from today and the one on the right is a couple of weeks ago at about Dec. 25th - so three weeks growth. Just for laughs, I planted a few sprouted turnip tops (just keep the top 1″ of the turnip root under the greens) in an outdoor planter to see what would happen. It worked - I’m stunned and excited with the results - novice gardener here. They have even made it through a half dozen freezes according to my husband - down to the upper 20′s in the Portland, OR area. A gardening video suggested covering with burlap so that worked well, too. Until these are large enough to “cut and come back”, I’ll enjoy turnip greens form my local market - here’s how...
oil
1/2 c. cider vinegar
2 Granny smith apples, cored, chopped with skins on
ground black pepper to taste
1 large onion, chopped
4 c. turnip greens
In a large fry pan, add oil, vinegar, apples, black pepper, and onion. Saute until onions are just beginning to caramelize then add turnip greens tossing well with cooked vegetables. Watch closely as they will cook down and be ready to serve before you know it. These are great as they come or served with a slice of pork roast and baked squash on the side.
When I’m not thinking up ways to serve a healthy meal to the family yet squeeze in enough time for everything else, I’m sewing cotton pocket aprons for my online shops - www.amazon.com/handmade/topdrawerthreads or www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads .
Or I’m knitting warm winter hats from upcycled yarn for my other shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns .
My daughter’s have an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns - where they design and sew cotton pocket knickers for fun and frolic.
My older daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen where she knits upcycled yarns into striped warm winter throws and afghans.
My younger daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/shroombloombags - where she crochets fine cotton threads into miniature mushroom garlands in rainbow colors.
