Gomen Braised Collard Greens

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-05 · Updated 2026-05-05

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Slow-cooked collard greens simmered with garlic, ginger, and mild spices for a vibrant and hearty Ethiopian vegetable side. This Ethiopian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs collard greens, chopped, yellow onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 90 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb collard greens, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp ginger, grated
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup water or vegetable broth
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until hot.
Step 2: Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
Step 3: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, stirring to coat the aromatics.
Step 5: Add 1 lb chopped collard greens and 1 cup water or vegetable broth, stirring to combine.
Step 6: Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes until the greens are tender and flavors meld.
Step 7: Remove lid, increase heat to medium, and cook uncovered for 5 minutes to evaporate excess liquid.
Step 8: Stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve warm as a side dish.