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Fried Collard Greens (Couve a Mineira)

A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 26 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Brazilian

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches collard greens or kale
  • 6 trips smoked bacon diced (optional)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt and ground pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Knorr chicken bouillon powder optional

Instructions

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  1. CLEAN COLLARD GREENS: Remove any yellow or limp leaves when separating the bunch of collard greens. Submerge the leaves in a large bowl of cold water and swish them around vigorously. Then, remove the leaves from the water and re-fill the bowl with clean water, repeating this process 2 to 3 times, or until grit comes off. Pat dry, or spin the greens until dry.
  2. CUT COLLARD GREENS: Cut off the tough stems and then the center veins. Sort and place leaves of similar size together in a pile, roll them tightly like a cigar, and thinly slice them (chiffonade) crosswise into about ¼-inch wide strips.
  3. TENDERIZE GREENS: In a medium pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Place the cut leaves into a colander. Pour the boiling water over the leaves to slightly wilt them and then drain well to remove all the excess liquid (you can shake the colander or press down gently on the greens with a spoon).
  4. COOK COLLARD GREENS: If making with bacon (couve a mineira com bacon), cook the diced bacon in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat until there are no more pink, white, or translucent areas on the bacon, about 5-7 minutes. If needed, add 1 tablespoon of oil in order to add garlic and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 60-90 seconds.
  5. If not cooking with bacon (couve a mineira sem bacon), skip that step and cook garlic with oil over medium heat. Add greens and sprinkle salt, pepper, and the bouillon powder (optional). Cook, stirring often, for about 2 to 3 minutes or until greens are tender but still bright green. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve garlicky collard greens warm!

Notes

  • Store fried collard greens in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You may freeze for to 1 month but they may become mushy.
  • Store fried collard greens in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You may freeze for to 1 month but they may become mushy.
  • NET CARBS: 1 g
  • WW FREESTYLE SMART POINTS: 1 point only
  • Store fried collard greens in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You may freeze for to 1 month but they may become mushy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 26kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 100mg (4%) Potassium 143mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 3179IU (64%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 151mg (15%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 26

% Daily Value*

Calories 26kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 100mg 4%
Potassium 143mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 3179IU 64%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 151mg 15%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.