This is an easy side-dish (via epicurious) that we had with our shrimp and broccoli when Carrie was over for dinner this past week. Rather than the usual slow-cooking method, these collards are cut into really thin strips and sauteed over high-heat with crispy pancetta. That’s it. Simple enough?
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Chris says:
Wow, the collards actually stay bright-green this way. I’m used to them being a really dull green, almost the color of grape leaves.
Lisa says:
…and they’re good! They’re not bitter… must be the salt and pancetta.
Carrie says:
Yeah I’m trying to eat less meat, but this is good… besides, every vegetarian eats bacon.
Chris says:
Seems like it, anyway! That bacontarian (pancettarian?) movement is really catching on.
Lisa says:
Better enjoy it, we’re doing another vegetarian week soon…
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Collard Greens Mineira
1 1/4 lb collard greens (about 2 bunches), halved lengthwise and stems and center ribs discarded
3 slices pancetta, finely chopped
Stack collard-leaf halves and roll crosswise into a cigar shape. Cut crosswise into very thin slices (1/8″) with a sharp knife.
Cook pancetta in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp. Add collards, tossing to coat, and cook until just bright green, about 1 minute. Season with salt and serve immediately.
4 Servings
3 responses to “Collard Greens Mineira”
Yum! We’ve recently started cooking more greens and are loving it. I’ve yet to add anything more than a little garlic and s&p to them, but this sounds good. Got some prosciutto and mustard greens in the fridge, wonder if that will substitute well….
I’ve found that cooking the stems is well is nice – slice them from the leaves like usual, but instead of discarding them, slice thin like celery and saute about 2-5 minutes before the leaves. It adds a nice crunch to the dish. 🙂
ps – We’re picking up our first CSA box this week – thanks for the recommendation!
Great recipe.
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