Couve à Mineira (Garlicky Brazilian Greens)
Spring greens shredded very fine and flash fried in golden garlic. The classic side for feijoada and grilled meat.
- Time15 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.76 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Stack a few leaves at a time, roll them up tightly like a cigar and slice as thinly as you can into fine ribbons. The thinner the better.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan or wok over a medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring, until pale golden. Do not let it go brown or it turns bitter.
1 min - 3
Turn the heat up to high, add all the greens and the salt, and toss for 3 to 4 minutes until bright green and just wilted.
4 min - 4
Take off the heat, squeeze over the lime juice and serve straight away while still bright.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.