Portuguese Migas de Couve (Cornbread and Greens Side)

Portuguese Migas de Couve (Cornbread and Greens Side)

Portuguese-style greens folded with crumbled cornbread, garlic, and olive oil for a hearty leftover-friendly side.

⏱ 25 min total🔪 10 min prep🔥 15 min cookEasyServes 6Portuguese

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cornbread, crumbled
  • 6 cups kale, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup water

Directions

  1. 1Heat olive oil and garlic in a large skillet for 1 minute.
  2. 2Add kale, salt, and water.
  3. 3Cover and cook for 5 minutes until the kale softens.
  4. 4Add the crumbled cornbread.
  5. 5Toss and cook for 5 minutes until the crumbs absorb the pan juices.
  6. 6Serve hot.

💡 Stale cornbread works especially well because it absorbs the garlicky greens without turning gummy.

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