High-Calcium Turnip Greens

This was last nights side it went over great.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb  fresh  turnip greens or 1 (16 ounce) package  frozen  turnip greens
• 1  teaspoon canola oil
• 6  slices  turkey bacon, chopped (3 ounces)
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped dried black figs
• 4  cups water
• 1  tablespoon white vinegar
• 3  scallions, chopped (3/4 cup)
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1  teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 6  tablespoons  toasted almonds

Directions

1. Thoroughly rinse the greens under cool water.
2. Remove any tough stems and tear into bite-size pieces, set aside.
3. Heat the oil in a dutch oven or another large pot over medium heat.
4. Add the chopped bacon and figs, and cook, stirring constantly, until the bacon is browned, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the greens, water, vinegar, scallions, sugar, pepper and salt, and bring to a boil.
6. Cover the pot, reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
7. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of toasted almonds over the top of each 1/2-cup serving.