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Gomen (Ethiopian Collard Greens)

Posted on Mar 8th, 2023
by Aderinsola Adeosun
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  • African Cuisines
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Gomen (Ethiopian Collard Greens)

Gomen is one of the tastiest Ethiopian dishes served on fasting days and it has become a popular dish among vegan communities. No surprise here given gomen is not only super delicious but also loaded with vitamins and iron-rich veggies.

It is usually served with injera, Ethiopia’s traditional flatbread, and mitmita, a blended mix of spices. On non-fasting days, Ethiopians like to mix it with a local cottage cheese called ayeb.

In terms of preparation and cooking time, this Ethiopian collard greens recipe is pretty simple. Enjoy!

Gomen (Ethiopian Collard Greens)

Gomen (Ethiopian Collard Greens)

Aderinsola Adeosun
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine African, ethiopian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch Ethiopian kale or collard washed and chopped
  • 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 piece fresh turmeric finely chopped
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper flakes or paprika
  • 6 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • 1 medium green pepper sliced
  • 2 pieces fresh ginger finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Place the chopped kale in a pot with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer until the kale is tender, about 8-12 minutes. Drain, but reserve the cooking water. Set aside.
  • Heat half the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Stir in the onions and cook until just beginning to brown, about 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the cooked kale, the remainder of the olive oil, and the reserved cooking water.
  • Simmer, uncovered, over medium-high heat until the liquid has nearly evaporated, 8-12 minutes.
  • Add the green pepper, lemon juice, salt, turmeric, paprika, allspice, and ginger.
  • Cook until the peppers are soft, about 3-5 minutes. Add salt (according to taste), and cook for an extra 2 minutes.
  • Serve with injera.

Notes

Ethiopian Gomen (Collard Green Stew)
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Aderinsola Adeosun

Aderin is a Nigerian foodie who is extremely passionate about the African culture and food. Aderin is currently living in Europe where she studies Public Alimentation.

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