Ethiopian Collard Greens

Ethiopian Collard Greens

Ethiopian Collard Greens

Ethiopian collard greens are great side dish that is quick and easy to make; not to mention greens are very nutrient dense. If you aren’t a fan of collards, you can substitute them with kale, spinach, or mustard greens.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: African, East African
Keyword: african, East African, side dish, vegetarian
Servings: 4
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch collard greens chopped
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 large white onion diced
  • 1 1/2 tsp minced ginger
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced

Instructions

  • In a large sautée pan melt the butter and spiced together. Cook for 30 seconds. Add the onions, garlic, and ginger and cook for 5 minutes.
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  • Chop the collard greens into strips. Most importantly, wash your greens. They grow in the dirt with cow shit. Always wash your vegetables!. Add them to the onions. Stir frequently.
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  • Sauté the greens for about 10 minutes. They should be wilted, but tender. Right before turning off the heat, squeeze the juice of a half a lemon over the greens.
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