Modern Turnip Greens with Egg Mimosa

Ingredients

• 1 pound Fresh Turnip Greens (Choose young, tender greens.)
• 6 cups Water (For boiling the greens)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste)
• 2 tablespoons Butter (Unsalted)
• 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
• 1 cup Vegetable Stock
• 1 cup Milk (Whole milk recommended)
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground)
• 4 large Hard-Boiled Eggs
• 0.5 teaspoon Spinach Extract (optional) (For enhanced color)

Instructions

1. 1Wash the turnip greens thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or grit. Roughly chop the greens.
2. 2Bring the water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Add the salt. Add the chopped turnip greens and boil for about 15 minutes, or until they are tender.
3. 3Drain the turnip greens thoroughly in a colander or strainer. Once cooled slightly, chop the greens finely with a knife.
4. 4Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until a smooth paste forms (a roux). Be careful not to burn the roux.
5. 5Gradually whisk in the vegetable stock, ensuring there are no lumps. Then, add the milk and stir until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
6. 6Add the chopped turnip greens to the sauce and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, add spinach extract to enhance the green color.
7. 7Grate the hard-boiled eggs using a fine grater or microplane. This will create a fluffy, mimosa-like topping.
8. 8Serve the turnip greens hot, topped with the grated hard-boiled egg mimosa.