How to make Brazilian Collard Greens I Couve Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile and is healthier.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

Wash collard greens thoroughly under cold water

Remove the thick stem from the back of the collard greens using a knife

Stack the collard greens like pieces of paper, starting with the largest leaves

Roll the stacked collard greens tightly like a cigar

Slice the rolled collard greens into thin strips, resembling linguine or spaghetti

Heat a wok over medium heat and add vegetable oil

Add a portion of the collard greens to the wok and cook down until they brighten and reduce in volume

Continue adding more collard greens in batches, adding more oil if needed, until all are cooked down

Once the collard greens are dark green and tender, add about 1.5 tablespoons of jarred garlic

Serve the collard greens hot in a dish

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