Paleo Couve Refogada
Elevate your paleo dining experience with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Paleo Couve Refogada! This Brazilian-inspired sautéed collard greens recipe is a quick and wholesome side dish that shines with simplicity and bold flavors. Freshly chiffonaded collard greens are stir-fried to perfection with garlic, onions, olive oil, and a hint of lemon juice, creating a warm, zesty dish bursting with natural goodness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this low-carb and gluten-free recipe is perfect as a standalone side or as a flavorful base for grilled meats. Packed with vitamins and paleo-friendly ingredients, it's a healthy, delicious addition to your weekly meal rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 bunch collard greens
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 medium onion
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Start by washing the collard greens thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or grit.
Stack the leaves on top of each other, roll them into a tight cigar-like shape, and cut them into thin strips (also known as chiffonading).
Peel and mince the garlic cloves. Finely chop the onion.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the skillet. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes, until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the collard greens to the skillet.
Season with sea salt and black pepper, then stir-fry the greens until they are tender but still bright green, about 5 minutes.
Remove the skillet from the heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the collard greens.
Toss everything together well to ensure the greens are evenly coated with the garlic and lemon juice.
Serve immediately as a warm side dish or as a bed for grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
428 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.0 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1224 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 12.0 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 572 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 628 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
