Fit Gomen – Ethiopian Spiced Collard Greens

Name: Fit Gomen – Ethiopian Spiced Collard Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Ingredients: 400 g collard greens, stems removed and leaves chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 1 green chili, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Tender collard greens sautéed with onion, garlic, ginger and warm Ethiopian spices.

Total: 35 min
Servings: 2 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Calories · per serving: 160 kcal

Written by

Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian

Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.

Updated: July 26, 2026

In short

Fit Gomen – Ethiopian Spiced Collard Greens contains 160 calories per serving: 6 g protein, 14 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat. It takes 35 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.

About this recipe

This Ethiopian gomen brings together tender collard greens with sweet sautéed onion, garlic, ginger and warming spices like cardamom and turmeric. Naturally vegan and light yet deeply flavorful, it makes a wholesome side or a nourishing main served with injera or brown rice.

Method

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the chopped collard greens and blanch for 3-4 minutes, then drain well and squeeze out the excess water.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat and sauté the onion until soft and golden, about 6-7 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4
Stir in the green chili, cardamom and turmeric and cook for another 30 seconds.
5
Add the drained collard greens and toss to coat them in the spiced onion mixture.
6
Pour in a splash of water, cover and let the greens simmer over low heat for 8-10 minutes until tender.
7
Season with salt, stir well and serve warm.

Tips

Blanching the greens first keeps their bright green color and removes any bitterness.
A squeeze of fresh lemon just before serving brightens the whole dish.
Serve with injera or brown rice to soak up the flavorful juices.

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