BRAZILIAN COLLARD GREENS (COUVE A MINEIRA)

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A typical Brazilian collard green recipe. The greens are served with almost any meal, but are often considered essential to accompany the Brazilian national dish, feijoada completa.

Provided by Paleo

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch collard greens, ribs removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup diced bacon
½ onion, diced
2 tablespoons sea salt
3 cloves garlic, diced

Steps:

  • Gather collard leaves and roll into a log-shaped bundle; slice bundle crosswise into thin strips.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add collard greens; simmer until bright green, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in drained collard greens, onion, sea salt, and garlic; cook until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 2822.5 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

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