Brazilian-Style Collards

Quick and easy seared greens.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds young collards, washed and very well dried
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or peanut oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice or red/white wine vinegar

Directions

Chop the greens into fairly small pieces; no dimension should be more than 2 inches.
Meanwhile, heat a 12-inch skillet or wok over high heat until smoking. Add the oil to the skillet, let sit for a few seconds, then toss in the greens and the garlic.
Cook over high heat, stirring almost constantly, until the greens wilt and begin to brown, 3 to 8 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper and add a little lemon juice or vinegar. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve immediately.

Source:

From How to Cook Everything, Mark Bittman

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