Brazilian Collards
Brazilian Collards bring smoky depth from peppered bacon balanced with a tangy hit of red wine vinegar and a gentle cayenne warmth. Slowly simmered in chicken stock, the greens become tender and savory with glossy, flavorful drippings coating every bite. Serve as a standout side for hearty dinners, barbecue platters, or alongside rice and beans.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Brazilian Collards, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the bacon in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Cook until browned and most of the fat has rendered. Stir in the onion and cook until tender and shiny, about 4 minutes.
- 2
Add the collards to the pot and stir to coat them with the bacon drippings. Pour in the chicken stock. Season with cayenne pepper. Lower the heat to low and cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- 3
Stir the red wine vinegar into the pot. Continue cooking for 15 minutes, until the liquid has reduced by about half.
- Calories 378.27 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 26.35 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 22.16 g 8%
- Total Fat 20.45 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 6.7 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 49.66 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 1199.85 mg High 52%
- Dietary Fiber 2.99 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 1.84 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 26.07 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.25 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 465.24 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 161.78 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 14.24 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Brazilian Collards is a Brazilian side dish recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 10 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Stock, Collard Greens, and Onion. Each serving provides about 378.27 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brazilian Collards?
- It is a Brazilian recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Brazilian Collards made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Stock, Collard Greens, Onion, Red Wine Vinegar. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Brazilian Collards?
- About 2 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 378.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brazilian Collards easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Brazilian Collards healthy?
- Brazilian Collards has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 378.27 calories and 26.35 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1199.85 mg (52% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.7 g (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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