How many calories are in Smothered Greens?

One serving has 84 kcal. The recipe makes 5 servings (1 cup prepared greens, 1/5 of recipe (361g) each).

How much protein is in Smothered Greens?

12 g of protein per serving, with 9 g of carbohydrates and 1 g of fat.

What do I need to make Smothered Greens?

11 ingredients: 3 cups water, 1/4 pound turkey breast, smoked, skinless, 3 teaspoons hot pepper (freshly chopped), 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon cloves (ground) and 2 cloves garlic (crushed) ….

Smothered Greens

Name: Smothered Greens
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 1/4 pound turkey breast, smoked, skinless; 3 teaspoons hot pepper (freshly chopped); 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cloves (ground); 2 cloves garlic (crushed); 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1 scallion stalk (chopped); 1 teaspoon ginger (ground); 1/4 cup onion (chopped); 14 cups mustard greens, or turnip, collard, kale, or mixture (about 2 pounds)

These greens are delicious. They're especially wonderful in the cooler months when greens are easily found in your garden or market.

84kcal per serving

12 gprotein

9 gcarbohydrates

1 gfat

5servings (1 cup prepared greens, 1/5 of recipe (361g))

Ingredients

3 cups water
1/4 pound turkey breast, smoked, skinless nutrition facts
3 teaspoons hot pepper (freshly chopped) nutrition facts
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon cloves (ground)
2 cloves garlic (crushed) nutrition facts
1/2 teaspoon thyme nutrition facts
1 scallion stalk (chopped)
1 teaspoon ginger (ground) nutrition facts
1/4 cup onion (chopped) nutrition facts
14 cups mustard greens, or turnip, collard, kale, or mixture (about 2 pounds) nutrition facts

"Nutrition facts" links go to the closest generic food on FoodFactly, per 100 g.

Nutrition facts per serving

Nutrient	Per serving	% DV
Calories	84 kcal
Total fat	1 g	1%
Saturated fat	0 g	0%
Cholesterol	18 mg	6%
Sodium	61 mg	3%
Total carbohydrates	9 g	3%
Dietary fiber	5 g	18%
Total sugars	3 g
Added sugars	0 g	0%
Protein	12 g	24%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0%
Calcium	196 mg	15%
Iron	3 mg	17%
Potassium	695 mg	15%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

MyPlate food groups per serving

Protein Foods: 1 ounces

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Prepare greens by washing thoroughly and removing stems.
Tear or slice leaves into bite-sized pieces.
Place all ingredients except greens into large saucepan and bring to a boil.
Add greens to turkey stock. Cook 20 to 30 minutes until tender.

Notes

Learn more about: Garlic Herbs Ginger Onions Greens

Source

Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style US Department of Health and Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/smothered-greens, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.