Gomen (Ethiopian Collard Greens)
This is a traditional Ethiopian side dish featuring collard greens stewed with aromatic spices. It's a flavorful and healthy addition to any meal, often served with injera or other main courses. The greens are gently simmered until tender, absorbing the rich flavors of the onion, garlic, and ginger.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 55 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 160 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 900 gcollard greens, stemmed and chopped
- 1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
- 15 gfresh ginger, grated
- 3 clovegarlic, minced
- 1 pcsserrano pepper, minced(optional)
- 2 tbspvegetable oil
- 120 mlvegetable broth
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
Equipment
large pot · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Wash the collard greens thoroughly, remove the tough stems, and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Ensure all dirt is removed from the greens, as they can be quite sandy.
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 3
Add the yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Do not rush this step; properly sautéed onions build the flavor base.
- 4
Stir in the fresh ginger, garlic, and serrano pepper (if using) and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 5
Add the chopped collard greens to the pot in batches, allowing each batch to wilt slightly before adding more.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: The greens will reduce significantly in volume as they cook.
- 6
Pour in the vegetable broth, then season with salt and black pepper.
About 1 min
- 7
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 30-35 minutes, or until the collard greens are very tender.
About 35 min
Cook’s note: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- 8
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
About 1 min
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 159.9kcal
- Protein
- 7.6g
- Carbs
- 17.8g
- Fat
- 8.7g
- Fibre
- 9.9g
- Sugar
- 5.1g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover gomen in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
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