Brazilian Collard Greens Recipe

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Brazilian Collard Greens
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 lb collard greens, stems and center ribs discarded and leaves halved lengthwise
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp 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 3/4 teaspoon salt. 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 79.64 Kcal (333 kJ)
Calories from fat 44.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.94g 8%
Sodium 24.47mg 1%
Potassium 310.88mg 7%
Total Carbs 7.83g 3%
Sugars 0.02g 0%
Dietary Fiber 5.71g 23%
Protein 4.39g 9%
Vitamin C 50.3mg 84%
Calcium 332.9mg 33%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 54.01 Kcal (226 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.35g 8%
Sodium 16.6mg 1%
Potassium 210.81mg 7%
Total Carbs 5.31g 3%
Sugars 0.02g 0%
Dietary Fiber 3.87g 23%
Protein 2.97g 9%
Vitamin C 34.1mg 84%
Calcium 225.7mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.2
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free,
  • good source of fiber

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