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    Habesha Gomen (Sauteed Greens)

    June 11, 2015 By Darlene at International Cuisine

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    Habesha Gomen are your basic sauteed greens side dish. In Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine it is often found on the platter on top of the injera as a side to the many wat stews. Habesha Gomen can be made with pretty much any type of green like spinach, kale, chard, collards etc. The niter Kibbeh (spiced clarified butter) is a wonderful addition  it turns your ordinary greens into extraordinary greens!

    habesha gomenDid you know that Ethiopia is a haven for vegetarians?  The main reason is that Ethiopians follow a particular sect of Orthodox Christianity that prohibits the eating of any animal products on Wednesdays and Fridays.  You will find many spicy vegetable dishes on the menus of all Ethiopian restaurants.  

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    Habesha Gomen (Sauteed Greens)

    A delicious greens recipe that is served as a side dish with spicy wat's from Ethiopia and Eritrea
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Eritrea and Ethiopia
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 64kcal
    Author International Cuisine

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 tablespoons nitter kibbeh or oil
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • 1/2 onion diced
    • 2 hot chilies minced
    • 1 bunch of greens kale, chard, collards, spinach etc. spine removed and chopped
    • 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • ground pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • In a frying pan, melt the nitter kibbeh or heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute for a minute or two stirring frequently.
    • Add in the greens and saute for another couple minutes
    • Add in the soy sauce, black pepper and a couple of tablespoons of water.
    • Reduce heat and stir occasionally until greens reach desired tenderness, about 5 minutes.
    • Serve hot on Injera

    Nutrition

    Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 378mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

     

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