Recipe: Sesame Turnip Greens

May 16, 2008 in recipe, vegetable

Turnip greens are a bit of a rarity unless you have a garden, frequent your farmer’s market, or get a CSA box with fresh turnips. This was the first time I have been so lucky as to have the turnip greens still attached and so healthy looking that I *HAD* to eat them! If you do not have turnip greens, this recipe will work perfectly for kale, swiss chard, or even spinach.

Ingredients:

  • 3-4 handfuls of cleaned turnip greens, torn to bite size pieces
  • 1-2 t. canola or grapeseed oil
  • salt & pepper
  • 1 t. sesame seeds
  • drizzle of sesame oil
  1. Bring a saute pan to medium high heat then add your canola oil. When this is hot add the greens and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. Stir often so they are nicely coated in oil and can cook evenly.
  3. When the greens are getting close to being finished (turning limper and a very dark green color) sprinkle the sesame seeds over them.
  4. Finish cooking to desired doneness and remove from heat. Drizzle with sesame oil, mix well then serve.