turnip tops
Edible beet relatives
Turnip tops are the leafy greens growing above a turnip root.
They're edible and often cooked like other hearty greens—sautéed, braised, or added to soups.
In Southern American and Italian cooking especially, turnip tops (or turnip greens) are a traditional side dish: She simmered the turnip tops with bacon and vinegar.
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