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Collard Greens
( Couve à Mineira )
These simple, freshly cooked greens produce a delicious vegetarian side dish. They may also be served as a adornment for feijoada. When you serve collard greens with feijoada, you may decide to leave out the garlic and sauté the greens alone.
Ingredients
1 lb. fresh collard greens*
5 tablespoons olive oil or butter
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Details
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4
Method
Wash greens meticulously, getting rid of any dirt or grit. Drain well. Use paper towels to pat dry.
Carefully use a sharp knife to remove hard stems from the greens. Slice greens into long strips.
In a heavy skillet, heat oil or butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes or until it is just lightly browned.
Add greens, salt and pepper. Stirring constantly, cook for about 4 minutes or until greens just begin to wilt. (They will begin to look droopy.) Serve immediately.
*Look for greens that are crisp, colourful, and without spots. Refrigerate them in a plastic bag until you use them. If you can't find collard greens, it is possible to substitute kale, a very similar leafy green.
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