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Collard Greens Coxinha-Style
🇧🇷 Brazilian

Collard Greens Coxinha-Style

🇧🇷 Brazilian

Teardrop-shaped coxinha-style croquettes with a creamy collard greens heart. Ready in 22 minutes including prep.

Prep 15 min Cook 7 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Onion1 small, grated
  • Eggs1, beaten
  • Breadcrumbs80 g
  • Smoked Paprika1 tsp
  • Cassava500 g, mashed
  • Palm Oil3 tbsp, for frying
  • Collard Greens400 g

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantrohandful, to finish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Chop or mash the collard greens finely, then mix with the breadcrumbs, egg, grated onion and smoked paprika.

  2. 2

    Season generously, then shape into 8 small patties with wet hands.

  3. 3

    Chill for 15 minutes so they hold their shape in the pan.

  4. 4

    Shallow-fry in the Palm Oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes a side until crusty and cooked through.

  5. 5

    Drain briefly and serve with yogurt, fresh cilantro and wedges of lime.

Chef's tip

Prep everything before the heat goes on — brazilian cooking moves fast once it starts.

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