Couve Brazilian Style Collard Greens
Brighten up your table with Couve, Brazilian Style Collard Greens—a quick and flavorful side dish that celebrates the simplicity of fresh, wholesome ingredients. This classic Brazilian recipe features tender ribbons of collard greens sautéed to perfection in garlic-infused olive oil, delivering a delightful balance of savory aroma and satisfying texture. Ready in just 15 minutes, this dish retains the greens' vibrant color and a slight crunch, making it the perfect complement to traditional Brazilian fare like feijoada or grilled meats. Whether you're recreating a full Brazilian feast or looking for a healthy, low-calorie addition to your weeknight meals, Couve is an easy and delicious way to add a taste of Brazil to your plate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 bunch collard greens
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash the collard greens thoroughly under cold running water to remove any grit or dirt.
Stack a few collard leaves on top of each other. Roll them tightly into a cigar-like shape, then slice the roll into very thin ribbons (this technique is called chiffonade). Repeat with the rest of the leaves.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until fragrant. Don't let the garlic brown.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the sliced collard greens to the pan. Toss them in the garlic-infused oil quickly so they cook evenly.
Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until the greens are bright green and slightly wilted. They should still retain a bit of their crunch.
Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the greens, stirring well to combine.
Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the collard greens to a serving dish.
Serve warm as a side dish with your favorite Brazilian meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
392 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.8 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1239 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.8 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 11.0 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 554 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 488 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
