Ye'abesha Gomen (Ethiopian Collard Greens)

By Imma

October 13, 2015
 Source: African Bites

Photo Source: Unsplash, K.D.

Ethiopian Collard Greens aka Ye’abasha Gomen- Braised collard greens and kale seasoned with aromatics; Quick, easy and tasty.
 

Prep: 10 mins
 Cook: 20 mins
 Total: 30 mins
 African
 SERVINGS 4

Ingredients

▢ 10 ounce Collard Greens/Kale chopped

▢ 3 or more tablespoons Niter Ethiopian Spiced Butter or cooking oil

▢ 1 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger

▢ 2 teaspoon minced garlic

▢ 1 large white onion chopped

▢ 1 teaspoon smoke paprika

▢ ½ teaspoon cardamom spice

▢ 1 teaspoon coriander/Cumin
 ▢ 1-2 Fresh Chili pepper or ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or more
 ▢ 1 fresh lemon

 Instructions

• In a large skillet, add oil, spiced butter, garlic, ginger, chili pepper, cumin, cardamom, paprika, sauté for about 30 seconds or more, be careful not to let the ingredients burn.

• Then add onions, mix with the spices. Sauté for about 3-5

• Throw in chopped collards, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, Continue cooking for another 7-10 minutes until flavors have blend and greens are cooked, according to preference. Adjust seasonings –Salt and pepper, turn off the heat.

• Remove from the heat and let it cool. SERVE WITH DORO WAT

Nutrition Information:
 Calories: 111kcal (6%)| Carbohydrates: 10g (3%)| Protein: 3g (6%)| Fat: 7g(11%)| Sodium: 15mg (1%)| Potassium: 248mg (7%)| Fiber: 4g (17%)| Sugar: 2g (2%)| Vitamin A: 3905IU (78%)| Vitamin C: 41.8mg (51%)| Calcium: 185mg (19%)| Iron: 1mg (6%)

Author: Imma
 Course: Sides
 Cuisine: African

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