European
Portugal - Vegetarian
Grelos Salteados com Broa de Milho
Chef's Menu Description
Northern Portugal's beloved vegetable pairing: tender turnip greens sautéed in garlic olive oil, crowned with crunchy toasted Portuguese cornbread crumbs (broa de milho).
Ingredients
- • 500g fresh turnip greens (grelos de nabo), blanched and chopped
- • 150g stale Portuguese cornbread (broa de milho), crumbled coarsely
- • 5 tbsp Portuguese extra virgin olive oil
- • 4 cloves garlic, minced, coarse sea salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled broa cornbread and half the minced garlic. Fry for 4-5 minutes, tossing constantly until golden, fragrant, and crunchy. Remove to a bowl.
2
Phase 2
In the same skillet, heat remaining olive oil and garlic. Add blanched turnip greens and sauté over medium-high heat for 4 minutes until greens absorb the garlic oil.
3
Phase 3
Season with sea salt. Transfer sautéed greens to a warm serving platter.
4
Phase 4
Shower the hot greens generously with the crispy golden broa crumbs and serve warm.