Collard Greens Couve a Mineira
Couve a Mineira means cooked in the style of Minas Gerais, Brazil. These thin ribbons of collard greens are cooked in garlicky bacon fat ever so briefly. The result is a breath of fresh air.
Servings: 4
Calories: 132kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bunch collard greens about 1 pound
- 3 slices center-cut bacon
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Wash collard greens. Carefully cut leaves from stems and discard stems.
- Stack leaves one on top of the next. Roll leaves from stem end to tip into a cigar shape.
- Cut cigar crosswise into strips ⅛-inch thick (as you would to chiffonade herbs, but a little thicker).
- Cut bacon crosswise into ¼-inch batons. Place a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and cook bacon until crisp, stirring occasionally.
- Add garlic and collard greens to pan and cook, stirring constantly until collards are just wilted and bright green, one to two minutes.
- Off the heat, add lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Video
Notes
- Please refer to the video to see how to stack, roll, and cut the greens into ribbons.
- Leftovers will keep tightly sealed in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.3g | Protein: 6.4g | Fat: 9.1g | Fiber: 4.6g