Best 5 Yeabesha Gomen Collard Greens Recipes

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Discover the delightful flavors of Yeabesha Gomen, an aromatic Ethiopian dish featuring tender collard greens simmered in a fragrant berbere spice blend, onions, garlic, and tomatoes, creating a savory and deeply flavorful broth. This traditional Ethiopian dish is commonly served alongside injera, a spongy flatbread, or rice, allowing you to soak up every bit of the flavorful sauce. In this culinary journey, we present two variations of Yeabesha Gomen: a classic recipe that stays true to its Ethiopian roots and a vegan version that caters to plant-based preferences, ensuring that everyone can relish this vibrant dish.

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YE'ABESHA GOMEN (COLLARD GREENS)



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The abundant use of leafy greens is one of the hallmarks of the food of the African continent in general. Here, the familiar collard green, which has become emblematic of African-American cooking, is given an Ethiopian twist in a dish that can be served either warm or at room temperature

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Collard Greens

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb collard greens
2 cups water
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
salt, to taste
3 medium anaheim chilies, cut into thin strips

Steps:

  • Wash the greens thoroughly. Remove any discolored spots and cut out any thick woody stems. Place the greens in a heavy saucepan with 1 cup of the water, cover, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and cook for 20 minutes, or until the greens are tender. When ready, drain the greens, reserving the liquid, and cut them into small pieces.
  • In a heavy skillet, heat the oil and cook the onions until they are lightly browned. Add the greens, the reserved and remaining 1 cup water, the garlic, and the ginger and cook, uncovered, until almost dry. Add the chiles and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Serve either warm or at room temperature.

GOMEN (ETHIOPIAN COLLARD GREENS)



Gomen (Ethiopian Collard Greens) image

This authentic Ethiopian side dish takes eating healthy greens to a whole new level of deliciousness!

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons niter kibbeh ((plus an extra tablespoon for later))
Homemade Niter Kibbeh (, HIGHLY recommended (click link for recipe))
1 large yellow onion (, halved and thinly sliced)
2 cloves garlic (, minced)
1 1/2 teaspoons finely minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bunch collard greens (about 12 ounces) (, washed, thick stems removed, roughly chopped (can also use kale))

Steps:

  • Heat niter kibbeh in a pan over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger and spices and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the collard greens and another tablespoon of niter kibbeh and cook until the collards turn bright green and are wilted but still a slightly crispy, 5-7 minutes. Add more spices and/or niter kibbeh to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 293 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

A TASTE OF ETHIOPIA WITH GOMEN WAT



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Looking for a delicious taste of Ethiopian cuisine? Gomen wat is the Ethiopian version of collard greens, and it's delectably delicious. Here's how to make it.

Provided by Lola Osinkolu

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 bunches bunches Collard Greens or Kale chopped ( roughly 1½lb)
4 tablespoons Niter Ethiopian Spiced Clarified Butter ( or cooking oil)
1 ½ teaspoon ginger (minced )
1 tbsp garlic (minced )
1 medium red onion (chopped)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon cardamom spice
1 teaspoon Cumin
1 ripe tomato ( finely chopped)
1-2 Jalapeno pepper (deseeded and diced)
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, add the onion, tomatoes and garlic, and salt. Cook until the moisture is absorbed. About 5 minutes.
  • Add the oil minced ginger, garlic, paprika, cumin, cardamom, and saute for about a minute.
  • Stir in the collard greens and cook on medium heat until the collard greens become softened and most of the water evaporates. About 10 to 15 minutes. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  • Serve over injera.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Sodium 295 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

YE'ABESHA GOMEN (COLLARD GREENS)



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Provided by Jessica B. Harris

Categories     Ginger     Onion     Tomato     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Kwanzaa     Hot Pepper     Healthy     Vegan     Collard Greens     Simmer     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound collard greens
2 cups water
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped red onions
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
Salt, to taste
3 medium Anaheim chiles, cut into thin strips

Steps:

  • Wash the greens thoroughly. Remove any discolored spots and cut out any thick woody stems. Place the greens in a heavy saucepan with 1 cup of the water, cover, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and cook for 20 minutes, or until the greens are tender. When ready, drain the greens, reserving the liquid, and cut them into small pieces.
  • In a heavy skillet, heat the oil and cook the onions until they are lightly browned. Add the greens, the reserved and remaining 1 cup water, the garlic, and the ginger and cook, uncovered, until almost dry. Add the chiles and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Serve either warm or at room temperature

YE'ABESHA GOMEN



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Vegetable dishes like this are served on one huge sourdough pancake, called an injeera. The veggies are dolloped on the huge injeera and a breadbasket of smaller injeeras are at hand to be torn into bits so that the veggies can be picked up with it. Can be served hot or cold

Provided by PinkCherryBlossom

Categories     Collard Greens

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb collard greens
1 cup red onion (chopped)
4 medium green peppers, sliced in strips
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon garlic (peeled and chopped)
16 ounces oil
salt

Steps:

  • Wash collard greens, boil in medium pan until soft.
  • Remove from heat, drain, and cut into small pieces. Set aside.
  • Wash green peppers, remove seeds, slice lengthwise and set aside.
  • In the medium pan, cook onions over a low heat until brown adding a little water to prevent sticking and burning.
  • Add oil. Add collard greens and cook until water disappears.
  • Add all the spices and stir gently. One at a time, add the green pepper slices about 10 minutes before removing from heat.
  • Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 715.4, Fat 76, SaturatedFat 11.3, Sodium 16.9, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 3.4, Protein 2.5

Tips:

  • Use fresh collard greens: Fresh collard greens have a more vibrant flavor and texture than wilted or frozen greens.
  • Wash the collard greens thoroughly: Collard greens can be gritty, so it's important to wash them thoroughly before cooking.
  • Remove the tough stems: The tough stems of collard greens can be difficult to chew, so it's best to remove them before cooking.
  • Cook the collard greens until they are tender: Collard greens should be cooked until they are tender, but not mushy. This usually takes about 30 minutes.
  • Season the collard greens to taste: Collard greens can be seasoned with a variety of spices, such as salt, pepper, garlic, and onion.

Conclusion:

Yeabesha Gomen is a delicious and healthy Ethiopian dish made with collard greens. It is a great source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. It can be served with injera, rice, or your favorite side dish. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and authentic Ethiopian meal at home.

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