Food Network Turnip Greens With Cornmeal Dumplings Recipe

Total time: 180 minutes

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Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 29g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Food Network Turnip Greens With Cornmeal Dumplings Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 29g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 80%. At 1836mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.

Food Network Turnip Greens With Cornmeal Dumplings Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 793 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 302
Total Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 83mg
Sodium: 1836mg
Total Carbohydrates: 33g
Dietary Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 17g
Calcium: 76mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 488mg Vitamin A: 81mcg
Vitamin C: 8mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound smoked meat (smoked turkey wings are excellent)
  • 4 quarts water
  • 1 teaspoon House Seasoning, recipe follows
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 bunch turnip greens with roots
  • 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional
  • may be used if greens are bitter)
  • Cornmeal Dumplings, recipe follows
  • 1 cup salt
  • 1/4 cup black pepper
  • 1/4 cup garlic powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup liquid from cooked turnips

Instructions

Visit Food Network's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)