Side Dish

Gomen (Ethiopian Collard Greens)

Name: Gomen (Ethiopian Collard Greens)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: ethiopian
Ingredients: 900 g collard greens stems removed, chopped; 1 pcs yellow onion finely chopped; 4 clove garlic minced; 2 tsp ginger grated; 1 pcs jalapeño seeded and minced; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 0.5 cup vegetable broth; 0.75 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.25 tsp cardamom ground; 0.25 tsp turmeric ground

Gomen is a flavorful Ethiopian side dish featuring collard greens braised with a blend of aromatic spices. This vegan recipe offers a healthy and delicious accompaniment to many meals, characterized by its rich, earthy taste.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr 5 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 192 kcal

VeganVegetarianGluten-free

Mise en place

Ingredients

900 gcollard greens, stems removed, chopped
1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
4 clovegarlic, minced
2 tspginger, grated
1 pcsjalapeño, seeded and minced
3 tbspvegetable oil
0.5 cupvegetable broth
0.75 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper
0.25 tspcardamom, ground
0.25 tspturmeric, ground

Equipment

knife · cutting board · large pot · dutch oven

The method

Step by step

1
Wash the collard greens thoroughly, remove the thick stems, and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Ensure all grit is removed from the greens as they can be 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 sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent, stirring occasionally.
About 7 min
4
Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and minced jalapeño, cooking 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 and season with salt, black pepper, ground cardamom, and ground turmeric.
About 1 min
7
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 30-40 minutes, or until the greens are tender.
About 35 min
Cook’s note: Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
8
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving hot.
About 1 min

Per serving

Nutrition

74%Score

Calories: 191.5kcal
Protein: 7.7g
Carbs: 18g
Fat: 12.2g
Fibre: 9.9g
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 on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.