Couve A Mineira Recipes

BRAZILIAN COUVE A MINEIRA - GARLICKY COLLARD GREEN

Steps:

• 1. Wash the collard greens well. Remove the largest stems, then gather bunches of the leaves together and roll them up into a bundle. Thinly slice the bundles crosswise, cutting the leaves into very thin strips.
• 2. Finely chop the garlic. (or to be really traditional, mash the garlic with the kosher salt with a mortar and pestle)
• 3. Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet (cast iron works well) or wok over medium heat. Add the garlic and salt, and cook, stirring, until the garlic is just golden and fragrant.
• 4. Add the greens and sauté 3 or 4 minutes until they are bright green in color and starting to soften.
• 5. Season greens with more salt and pepper to taste, and serve warm.

BRAZILIAN COLLARD GREENS (COUVE A MINEIRA)

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.