Brazilian Collards Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Brazilian Collards Recipe). Spicy, tangy collard greens accented with black pepper bacon, cayenne pepper and vinegar are a big deal in Brazil. Here is my recipe. Since bacon fat is an essential part of this recipe don't drain it during any of the steps! I say that if your veggies are fattening then eat a lighter main dish!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs10 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Brazilian Collards Recipe

Ingredients

½ pound peppered bacon

diced

1 onion

chopped

2 pounds collard greens - rinsed

stemmed and torn into 3x6 inch pieces

1 cup chicken stock

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Cook until browned and most of the grease has been released. Stir in onion and cook until tender and glistening about 4 minutes.

Step 2

Place collards into the pot and stir to coat with the bacon drippings. Pour in the chicken stock. Season with cayenne pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Step 3

Stir red wine vinegar into the pot. Continue cooking 15 minutes until liquid is reduced by about 1/2.

Nutritional Information

Brazilian Collards Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 268.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 15.1g 30%

Carbohydrates: 10.1g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 4.6g 19%

Sugars: 1.5g

Fat: 19.4g 30%

Saturated Fat: 6.7g 34%

Cholesterol: 32.3mg 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 12404.4IU 248%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.6mg 13%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 29.1mg 49%

Folate: 144.5mcg 36%

Calcium: 217.6mg 22%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 32.6mg 12%

Potassium: 215.1mg 6%

Sodium: 743.7mg 30%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 174.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.