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.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 bunch collard greens, ribs removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup diced bacon
- ½ onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons sea salt
- 3 cloves garlic, diced
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.
