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

Tracy Christine
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I'm going to try this recipe with kale next time.


Zulfiqar Gujjar230
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham.


Kisakye Grace
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my collard greens turned out bitter.


Mdmonir Hossain
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The collard greens were a bit bland, but the bacon added a nice flavor.


Josie Smith
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


JOSHUA MUANYA
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I love the smoky flavor of the collard greens in this recipe.


Raja Sijad
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The collard greens are incredibly delicious.


Raghad Ayman
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I'm not a big fan of collard greens, but this recipe changed my mind. The greens were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful.


Faruk Ahamed
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I'm a Brazilian, and this recipe is very authentic. It reminds me of the collard greens my grandmother used to make.


saqi khan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover collard greens.


Erika
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I made this recipe for my family, and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaining!


Pro_ clinker
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The collard greens were a little tough, but the sauce was delicious.


Deandre Carter
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I've never had Brazilian Collard Greens before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now one of my favorite dishes!


Hakiem Khan
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The collard greens were a bit too salty for my taste, but overall the dish was good.


Evon Williams
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the instructions and make a delicious dish.


khaleem khan
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This Brazilian Collard Greens recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were incredible, and the greens were cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.