Grelos de Galicia

Grelos de Galicia are turnip greens of the species Brassica rapa L. var. rapain, grown in the Autonomous Community of Galicia. These turnip greens are dark green and have a slightly bitter and acidic taste. Their texture is very soft due to their low fibre content.

Grelos de Galicia is harvested from October to January by hand and it is very common to see farmers markets full of this colorful vegetable in the winter months. It is a staple ingredient in local cuisine with many traditional dishes such as Galician stew featuring it as the main ingredient.