Couve à Mineira Garlicky Collard Greens Food

BRAZILIAN COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Rinse the collard greens under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Remove the center stem of each leaf and stack the leaves together, one on top of the other.
• Fold the leaves in half, then roll them tightly, into a cigar-shaped cylinder. Use a sharp chef's knife to cut very thin ribbons. Reserve.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add the collard greens and sauté, tossing with the garlicky oil. Cover and cook until they are wilted and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
• Serve immediately.

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.