Gomen Wat

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3/4 cup chopped onions
• 8 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups sliced green bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• place chopped collard greens in a pot with 2 cups of water. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. cover, and simmer until collards are tender, about 20 minutes. drain, but reserve the cooking water. set aside.
• heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pot over medium heat. stir in onions and cook until just beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. add the cooked collards, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and the reserved cooking water. simmer, uncovered, over medium-high heat until liquid is nearly evaporated, 10 to 15 minutes.
• add the green pepper slices, lemon juice, salt, turmeric, paprika, allspice, and ginger root. cook until peppers are soft, about 5 minutes.