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Gomen (Braised Collard Greens)

Name: Gomen (Braised Collard Greens)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: ethiopian
Ingredients: 900 g collard greens stemmed and chopped; 1 pcs yellow onion finely chopped; 4 clove garlic minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated; 0.5 tsp turmeric powder; 0.5 cup vegetable broth; 2 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper

This vegan Ethiopian gomen recipe features tender collard greens braised with aromatic spices. It's a flavorful and healthy side dish that pairs wonderfully with injera or other Ethiopian stews. The greens are simmered until soft, absorbing the rich flavors of the onion, garlic, ginger, and turmeric.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 50 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 159 kcal

VeganVegetarianGluten-free

Mise en place

Ingredients

900 gcollard greens, stemmed and chopped
1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
4 clovegarlic, minced
1 tbspfresh ginger, grated
0.5 tspturmeric powder
0.5 cupvegetable broth
2 tbspolive oil
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper

Equipment

measuring cups · large pot · measuring spoons · dutch oven · cutting board · knife

The method

Step by step

1
Wash the collard greens thoroughly, then remove the tough stems and chop the leaves into 1-inch pieces.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: To make cleaning easier, soak the collard greens in a large bowl of water for a few minutes before rinsing.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 1 min
3
Add the chopped yellow onion to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.
About 7 min
4
Stir in the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
5
Add the turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper to the pot and stir to combine with the onion mixture.
About 1 min
6
Gradually add the chopped collard greens to the pot, stirring occasionally as they wilt down.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: You may need to add the greens in batches if your pot is not large enough to hold them all at once.
7
Pour in the vegetable broth, then cover the pot and reduce the heat to low.
About 1 min
8
Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the collard greens are very tender.
About 25 min
Cook’s note: Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
9
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot.
About 1 min

Per serving

Nutrition

74%Score

Calories: 158.9kcal
Protein: 7.7g
Carbs: 18.1g
Fat: 8.5g
Fibre: 10g
Sugar: 5g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover gomen in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.