How to cook covo/chomolia/collard greens

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.

Wash covo leaves thoroughly under running water

Chop covo leaves into bite-sized pieces

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes

Incorporate covo leaves into the pot and stir well

Season with salt, pepper, and chili to taste

Cover and cook until leaves are tender, about 5-7 minutes

Serve warm as a side dish or with sadza.

Cooking Techniques

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