brazilian couve a mineira - garlicky collard green
Updated on Aug 7, 2014
Shamelessly swiped from About.com South American food for play in Culinary Quest 2014. This popular recipe for collard greens comes from the Minas Gerais region of Brazil. Thinly sliced collard greens are briefly cooked in garlic and olive oil for a healthy, tasty side dish. These greens are a traditional accompaniment to the classic Brazilian dish feijoada, but they go with almost any meal.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
Saute
yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 pounds collard greens (2-3 bunches)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- - salt & pepper to taste
How To Make brazilian couve a mineira - garlicky collard green
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Step 1Wash the collard greens well. Remove the largest stems, then gather bunches of the leaves together and roll them up into a bundle. Thinly slice the bundles crosswise, cutting the leaves into very thin strips.
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Step 2Finely chop the garlic. (or to be really traditional, mash the garlic with the kosher salt with a mortar and pestle)
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Step 3Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet (cast iron works well) or wok over medium heat. Add the garlic and salt, and cook, stirring, until the garlic is just golden and fragrant.
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Step 4Add the greens and sauté 3 or 4 minutes until they are bright green in color and starting to soften.
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Step 5Season greens with more salt and pepper to taste, and serve warm.
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Category:
Vegetables
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Diabetic
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Vegan
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Low Sodium
Diet:
Wheat Free
Diet:
Soy Free
Diet:
Low Carb
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Culture:
Latin American
Method:
Saute
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