Couve a Mineira (Garlic Sauteed Collard Greens)

Name: Couve a Mineira (Garlic Sauteed Collard Greens)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 2 bunches collard green leaves, stems removed, very thinly sliced; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

20 minEasyServes 490 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 bunches collard green leaves, stems removed, very thinly sliced
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Stack the 2 bunches stems removed, very thinly sliced collard green leaves leaves, roll them into a tight cylinder, and slice crosswise into very thin ribbons (chiffonade), about 1/8 inch wide. Rinse and spin or pat dry.
2

Heat 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering.
3

Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and stir-fry for about 20 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
4

Add the collard green ribbons all at once. Toss and stir-fry quickly over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes until the greens are just wilted and bright green. Do not overcook.
5

Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Toss once more and serve immediately.

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Questions

What is Couve a Mineira (Garlic Sauteed Collard Greens)?

A beloved side from the Minas Gerais region of Brazil where thinly ribboned collard greens are quickly sauteed in olive oil with plenty of garlic until just tender and bright green. Simple and essential alongside feijoada. This reference files it under Brazilian side: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 20 minutes start to finish.

What should Couve a Mineira (Garlic Sauteed Collard Greens) look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until fragrant but not browned. Step 4: cook until the greens are just wilted and bright green.

Why pat it dry first in Couve a Mineira (Garlic Sauteed Collard Greens)?

Step 1 reads: "Rinse and spin or pat dry." Surface water has to boil off before anything can brown. Drying at step 1 means the food sears in the first minute instead of steaming.

Is Couve a Mineira (Garlic Sauteed Collard Greens) keto-friendly?

A serving of Couve a Mineira (Garlic Sauteed Collard Greens) carries 4 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 20 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 4 percent.

How many calories are in Couve a Mineira (Garlic Sauteed Collard Greens)?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 90 calories, with 3 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 280 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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