Originating in the Minas Gerais state in Brazil, couve a mineira garlicky collard greens is a hearty, flavorful, and versatile vegetarian dish with a legacy tied to the mining industry, garlicky greens, and Minas Gerais's history of African slavery. The dish is often served as a side, and it pairs especially well with rice, beans, and meat. However, it's also prevalent as a main course dish and can be served at room temperature, cold, or even warm.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
COUVE A MINEIRA
Couve a Mineira is a side dish of garlic kale or collard greens that is commonly served in Brazil during Christmas dinner. I like kale better than collard greens, so we went with the kale.
Provided by The Not So Modern Housewife
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Wash and rinse the greens. Gather bunches of the leaves together and roll them up into a bundle. Thinly slice the rolls crosswise, so the leaves are cut into thin strips.
- Finely chop the garlic. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and salt, and cook, stirring, until the garlic is just golden and fragrant.
- Add the greens and saute until they start to wilt. Melt butter over greens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 8 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 421 grams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams unsaturated fat
BRAZILIAN COLLARD GREENS (COUVE A MINEIRA)
A typical Brazilian collard green recipe. The greens are served with almost any meal, but are often considered essential to accompany the Brazilian national dish, feijoada completa.
Provided by Paleo
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 2822.5 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
COUVE à MINEIRA: GARLICKY COLLARD GREENS
Steps:
- 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.
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet (cast iron works well) or wok over medium heat. Add the garlic and salt, cooking and stirring until the garlic is golden and fragrant.
- Add the greens, and sauté 3 or 4 minutes until they are bright green in color and starting to soften.
- Season greens with more salt and pepper to taste, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 349 mg, Fat 6 g, ServingSize serves 6 to 8, UnsaturatedFat 5 g
COLLARD GREENS MINIERA
Categories Leafy Green Side Bacon Collard Greens Gourmet Sugar Conscious Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Stack collard-leaf halves and roll crosswise into a cigar shape. Cut crosswise into very thin slices (no thicker than 3/4 inch) with a sharp knife.
- Cook bacon in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp. Add collards, tossing to coat, and cook until just bright green, about 1 minute. Season with salt and serve immediately.
BRAZILIAN COLLARD GREENS
Unlike slow-cooked southern American treatments of this vegetable, this version retains the collards' vibrant color and satisfying crunch.
Provided by Francis Lam
Categories one pot
Time 15m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Wash leaves and drain, but don't dry. Stack a few leaves, with a large one on the bottom, and roll them up in a tight cylinder, so the stem runs along the length of the roll. Hold it tightly, and shave it crosswise into very thin ribbons. Cut all the greens this way.
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven over high heat, heat the oil until shimmering, add garlic and stir. When the garlic is golden, add the collards, and cook, tossing thoroughly with tongs, until they're all dark green, tender with a little bit of crunch. Add salt to taste.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 57, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 224 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
BRAZILIAN COLLARD GREENS (COUVE A MINEIRA)
A typical Brazilian collard green recipe. The greens are served with almost any meal, but are often considered essential to accompany the Brazilian national dish, feijoada completa.
Provided by Paleo
Categories Greens Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 2822.5 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh collard greens: Look for collard greens that are dark green and crisp. Avoid any leaves that are wilted or yellowed.
- Wash the collard greens thoroughly: Rinse the collard greens under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
- Remove the tough stems: The tough stems of the collard greens can be bitter and fibrous. Use a sharp knife to remove them before cooking.
- Chop the collard greens finely: Finely chopped collard greens will cook more evenly and absorb the flavors of the other ingredients better.
- Use a large pot: Collard greens will wilt down a lot during cooking, so it is important to use a large pot to prevent them from overcrowding.
- Season the collard greens well: Collard greens have a slightly bitter flavor, so it is important to season them well with salt, pepper, and other spices.
- Cook the collard greens until tender: Collard greens should be cooked until they are tender but still retain a slight crunch. Overcooking will make them mushy.
- Serve the collard greens hot: Collard greens are best served hot, as a side dish or main course.
Conclusion:
Couve a Mineira, or Garlicky Collard Greens, is a delicious and versatile Brazilian dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. It is a healthy and affordable dish that is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your collard greens garlicky, spicy, or mild, there is a recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy collard greens, give Couve a Mineira a try.
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