Ethiopian Kale Recipes

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

Ingredients

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

ETHIOPIAN KALE

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A garlicky balanced spiciness for a delicious pot of greens. Use less garlic if you aren't a fan, but don't omit it completely. Other greens could be used, but the amounts of greens and water needed and the cooking time will vary. From "Diabetes Cooking for Everyone", by Carol Gelles. Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Provided by zeldaz51

Categories Greens

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups water
6 cups lightly packed torn kale leaves
1 cup chopped red onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (use more to taste)
salt

Steps:

In a 2-qt. saucepan, bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the remaining ingredients and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.2, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 49.1, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 1.8, Protein 4

ETHIOPIAN CABBAGE DISH

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My Ethiopian friend brought this dish to a potluck and I've been making it ever since. It is healthy and delicious. Do not add liquid. The cabbage and potatoes release enough moisture on their own.

Provided by stamarex

Categories Side Dish Vegetables

Time 1h5m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

½ cup olive oil
4 carrots, thinly sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ head cabbage, shredded
5 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the carrots and onion in the hot oil about 5 minutes. Stir in the salt, pepper, cumin, turmeric, and cabbage and cook another 15 to 20 minutes. Add the potatoes; cover. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until potatoes are soft, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.9 calories, Carbohydrate 54.1 g, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 428.5 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

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