Gomen (Braised Collard Greens)
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
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 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
- 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
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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