Ye'abesha Gomen (Ethiopian Collard Greens)

• servings: 4
• active time: 10 mins
• total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

10 ounce Collard Greens/Kale chopped

3 or more tablespoons Niter Ethiopian Spiced Butter or cooking oil

1 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger (more)

2 teaspoon minced garlic

1 large white onion chopped

1 teaspoon smoke paprika

½ teaspoon cardamom spice (add more)

1 teaspoon coriander/Cumin

1-2 Fresh Chili pepper or ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or more

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 fresh lemon

Directions

In a large skillet, add oil, spiced butter, garlic, ginger, chili pepper, cumin, cardamom, paprika, salt & sauté for about 30 seconds or more, be careful not to let the ingredients burn.

Then add onions, mix with the spices. Sauté for about 3-5

Throw in chopped collards, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, Continue cooking for another 7-10 minutes until flavors have blend and greens are cooked, according to preference. Adjust seasonings –Salt and pepper, turn off the heat.

Remove from the heat and let it cool. SERVE WITH DORO WAT

Notes

6.27.24 I added cubed chicken. needs salt and amore spices. Very quick.