Couve a Mineira

Name: Couve a Mineira
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 1 lb collard greens, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

A traditional Brazilian side dish of thinly sliced collard greens sauteed with garlic and olive oil until tender.

20 minEasyServes 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb collard greens, thinly sliced
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant and lightly golden.
3

Add 1 lb thinly sliced collard greens, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper to the skillet.
4

Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until greens are tender but bright green, then serve immediately.

Questions

How long does Couve a Mineira keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Couve a Mineira?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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