Vegan Gomen with Olive Oil

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Collard greens, stems removed and finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large Red onion, finely diced
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 2 whole Green chili peppers (like jalapeño), sliced
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cardamom
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Water
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash the collard greens thoroughly and chop them into very fine ribbons or small pieces.

2. 2

   In a large pot or dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the diced onions and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they become soft and translucent.

4. 4

   Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, sliced chili peppers, cardamom, and cloves, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

5. 5

   Add the chopped collard greens to the pot in batches, stirring to coat them in the oil and spice mixture.

6. 6

   Pour in the water and season with salt and pepper, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.

7. 7

   Simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the greens are very tender and the liquid has mostly evaporated.

8. 8

   Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice if desired and serve warm with injera.