Gomen Wat

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Traditional Ethiopian vegetarian dish. I've cut down the amount of oil that is used in the dish and added some different spices to complement the collards.

close up view of Gomen Wat vegetables in a pan
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ¾ cup chopped onions

  • 8 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 ½ cups sliced green bell pepper

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice

  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root

Directions

  1. Place chopped collard greens in a pot with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer until collards are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, but reserve the cooking water. Set aside.

  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Stir in onions and cook until just beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the cooked collards, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and the reserved cooking water. Simmer, uncovered, over medium-high heat until liquid is nearly evaporated, 10 to 15 minutes.

  3. Add the green pepper slices, lemon juice, salt, turmeric, paprika, allspice, and ginger root. Cook until peppers are soft, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

88 Calories
5g Fat
10g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 88
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Sodium 408mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 61mg 68%
Calcium 130mg 10%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 261mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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