Brazilian-Style Collard Greens or Couve a Mineira

Collard greens are overtopping the tables at market this time of year, and shoppers leave with armloads to prepare in their own special recipe. Looking for a new way to devour a fan-favorite? Try these Brazilian-Style Collard Greens from Brazilian Kitchen Abroad. This recipe is simple to prepare but packs a flavorful punch with crisp bacon and garlicky greens. Many vendors offer collards including the Monica’s, the Isabel’s, Perilloux farms, and Fekete family farms. Bring home the bacon from Black Creek Farm, T&R Dairy, Pearl River Pastures, or White Sand Homestead. Star Nursery has garlic to tie the whole recipe together. One bunch of collards serves two, so double or triple the recipe with ease.

Ingredients

• 1 bunch of collard greens stems removed and thinly sliced
• 1-2 thick strips of smoked bacon diced
• 1/2 onion diced
• 2 cloves of garlic minced
• 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium to high heat

Add the bacon and cook until browned, about 3-4 mins

Add the onions and cook until transparent, about 2 mins

Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute

Turn off the heat and add the collard greens and toss gently until the greens wilt, about 1 minute

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