Paleo Couve Refogada
Whip up a nutritious and flavor-packed side dish with this Paleo Couve Refogada recipe, a delightful twist on the traditional Brazilian dish. Featuring thinly sliced collard greens stir-fried in olive oil with aromatic garlic, onions, and a splash of zesty lemon juice, this dish is a perfect balance of vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a quick and easy paleo-friendly option for busy weeknights. The tender-crisp greens seasoned with sea salt and black pepper make for a light, satisfying accompaniment to grilled meats or a hearty addition to any meal. Packed with nutrients and irresistibly savory, this one-pan recipe will become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 bunch collard greens
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 medium onion
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Start by washing the collard greens thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or grit.
Stack the leaves on top of each other, roll them into a tight cigar-like shape, and cut them into thin strips (also known as chiffonading).
Peel and mince the garlic cloves. Finely chop the onion.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the skillet. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes, until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the collard greens to the skillet.
Season with sea salt and black pepper, then stir-fry the greens until they are tender but still bright green, about 5 minutes.
Remove the skillet from the heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the collard greens.
Toss everything together well to ensure the greens are evenly coated with the garlic and lemon juice.
Serve immediately as a warm side dish or as a bed for grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
428 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.0 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1224 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 12.0 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 572 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 628 mg | 13% | |
*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.
