Braised Turnip Greens with Turnips and Apples - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Dinner

This Braised Turnip Greens with Turnips and Apples is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Andrea Albin Spicy, sharp turnip greens, braised gently with a smoked ham hock, are a time-honored accompaniment on southern tables at any time of the year. Add in the turnips, plus lots of apple, and the dish tastes lighter and more delicate.

Ingredients

2 pounds turnip greens or other braising greens (see cooks' note, below), tough stems discarded and greens torn into small pieces
1 (3/4-to 1-pound) ham hock, rinsed
3 1/2 cups water
3 Gala apples
1 1/4 pounds turnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Instructions

Bring greens, ham hock, water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a large heavy pot. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until greens are almost tender, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, peel apples and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
Add turnips and apples to greens with vinegar, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and cook at a bare simmer, covered, stirring and turning ham hock occasionally, until turnips and apples are tender but not falling apart, about 20 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in butter and salt to taste.
Remove ham hock and finely chop any tender meat, discarding skin, bone, and tough meat. Add chopped meat to pot.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Apples.

Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Braised Turnip Greens with Turnips and Apples good for PCOS?

Yes, this Braised Turnip Greens with Turnips and Apples recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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