Easy Brazilian Collard Greens

blucoat's Note:

This is a fast and simple way to cook collards that results in a bright, lively flavour. Recipe is from Gourmet Magazine (Sept. 2007) and works with mustard greens too.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 1/4 lbs collard greens, stems and center ribs discarded and leaves halved lengthwise
• 3 garlic cloves
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions:

1. Stack half of collard leaves and roll into a cigar shape. Cut crosswise into very thin strips (1/16 inch wide). Repeat with remainder.
2. Mince and mash garlic to a paste with salt.
3. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then cook garlic, stirring, 30 seconds. Add collards with 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, tossing, until just tender and bright green, 3 to 4 minutes.

Reviews

[Chef #1249376]

I didn't know how much collard greens I had, so I halved the recipe, but it still was too much salt, but very tasty. I will make them this way again.