HOW TO COOK COVO (BASIC)

covo leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is widely available and offers similar nutritional benefits.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats while canola is often less expensive.

Arrange covo leaves for easy handling and remove the stems by cutting into small strips.

Add the covo leaves to a pan without any cooking oil at this moment.

Pour in warm water and add salt to the pan, then cover it for a few minutes to boil the vegetables.

After about one and a half minutes, check the vegetables as they start cooking.

Drain off some of the excess water from the pan after a few minutes of cooking.

Add vegetable oil to the pan after draining the water.

Continuously stir the vegetables to avoid browning during cooking.

Ensure the vegetables do not dry out completely; leave a little bit of juice in the pan.

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