Couve a Mineira | Brazilian Collard Greens with Bacon
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Couve a Mineira | Brazilian Collard Greens with Bacon
Description
Couve a Mineira | Brazilian Collard Greens with Bacon uses fresh collard greens thinly sliced and cooked quickly with diced smoked bacon, onions, and garlic. The bacon renders fat and browns, imparting a rich, smoky taste into the greens. The diced onion softens and adds sweetness, while the garlic contributes aromatic pungency. The greens are tossed off heat to just wilt without overcooking, preserving color and a slight crunch.
This dish is commonly served alongside hearty Brazilian meals, complementing grilled meats or stews. The interplay of tender greens with crisp bacon and pungent aromatics makes it a popular vegetable side that is both flavorful and straightforward in preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch collard greens stems removed and thinly sliced
- 1-2 thick strips smoked bacon diced
- 1/2 onion diced
- 2 colves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium to high heat
- Add the bacon and cook until browned, about 3-4 mins
- Add the onions and cook until transparent, about 2 mins
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute
- Turn ff the heat and add the collard greens and toss gently until the greens wilt, about 1 minute
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Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 4769IU | 95% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 229mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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