For anyone who is an aficionado of Southern cooking, it might be surprising to find a reference to this cuisine in keeping with the Paleo Diet. Traditional recipes include hog jowls or feet. In lieu of fatty pork cuts, diced lean turkey sautéed with garlic and onions and then charred imparts a savory, smoky flavor to this dish without the saturated fat.
SERVES 4
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• 4 ounces Roasted Turkey Breast, diced
• 2 bunches collard greens, coarsely chopped, with stems removed
1. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and sauté for five to eight minutes, until translucent. Add garlic and continue stirring for two to three minutes.
2. Increase heat to high and stir for one minute, lightly charring the onions and garlic. Stir in thyme and basil, reducing flame to medium. Add turkey and cook for two minutes.
3. Toss in collard greens and cook while stirring for two minutes, making sure to mix all ingredients well.
