Turnip Greens

Turnip greens are the leafy tops of the turnip plant, a root vegetable. They are a leafy green vegetable, similar in texture and flavor to collard greens or mustard greens. They are typically harvested for their edible leaves, which can be eaten raw or cooked.

Turnip greens are used as a vegetable in various dishes, often cooked by boiling, steaming, or sautéing. They are found in canned and frozen vegetable mixes, as well as in some seasoned rice products. Their slightly bitter flavor adds depth to savory meals.

Turnip greens are a source of vitamins and minerals. The FDA considers them generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used as a food. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many food ingredients, but specific evaluations for turnip greens as a whole ingredient are not widely published. They are a nutritious part of a balanced diet.