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Gomen Wat

Name: Gomen Wat
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 53 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Ingredients: 700 g Kale; 1 Onion; 3 clove Garlic; 1 dessert spoon Fresh ginger; 2 tbsp Butter; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tsp Berbere spice; 0.5 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Lemon juice

An Ethiopian greens stew with collard-like leaves, onion, garlic, ginger, berbere, and spiced butter.

Medium⏱️ 53 min📖 1 min readServes 4~210 kcal🇪🇹 Ethiopian🌍 Full translation

18 min prep 35 min cook

#One-Pot
#Budget-Friendly
Vegetarian

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Total 53 min

Prep18 min
Cooking35 min

Ingredients

4 servings

Quick:

For the vegetables

700 g Kale
1 Onion
3 clove Garlic
1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Fresh ginger

For the oil

2 tbsp(~30 ml) Butter
2 tbsp(~30 ml) Olive oil

For the spice mix

1 tsp(~5 ml) Berbere spice
0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Cumin

General

1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt

For serving

1 tbsp(~15 ml) Lemon juice

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Instructions

1
Remove the tough ribs and cut the leaves into finger-wide strips.
2
Finely chop the onion and crush the garlic and ginger.
3
Heat the butter and olive oil and cook the onion for 7 minutes.
7 min
07:00
4
Add the garlic, ginger, berbere, cumin, and salt and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
1 min
01:00
5
Add the kale to the pot, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
20 min
20:00
6
Uncover and cook for 7 minutes to evaporate liquid, until the leaves are glossy and bright.
7 min
07:00
7
Finish with lemon juice and serve hot.

💡 Tip: Do not mince the kale too finely; thick strips will not disappear during the long cooking.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot as a vegetable side with rice pilaf and optional strained yogurt.

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Nutrition (per serving)

~210

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 11%Carbs 34%Fat 55%

5.3g

Sugar

6.9g

Fiber

695.3mg

Sodium

4.7g

Saturated fat

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Estimated satiety (per serving)

5/10

Moderate satiety, fine between meals

This recipe may contain allergens

Milk

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Gomen Wat make?
This recipe serves 4.
How long does Gomen Wat take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 53 minutes in total.
Is Gomen Wat difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does Gomen Wat have?
Approximately 210 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 18g, fat: 13g.
Which allergens does Gomen Wat contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.
Which cuisine does Gomen Wat belong to?
This recipe belongs to Ethiopian cuisine.
How many ingredients does Gomen Wat need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
Is Gomen Wat filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 5/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Remove the tough ribs and cut the leaves into finger-wide strips.

Finely chop the onion and crush the garlic and ginger.

Heat the butter and olive oil and cook the onion for 7 minutes.

7 min

07:00

Add the garlic, ginger, berbere, cumin, and salt and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

1 min

01:00

Add the kale to the pot, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

20 min

20:00

Uncover and cook for 7 minutes to evaporate liquid, until the leaves are glossy and bright.

7 min

07:00

Finish with lemon juice and serve hot.

FAQ

How many servings does Gomen Wat make?

This recipe serves 4.

How long does Gomen Wat take?

Prep 18 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 53 minutes in total.

Is Gomen Wat difficult?

This recipe is rated medium.

How many calories does Gomen Wat have?

Approximately 210 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 18g, fat: 13g.

Which allergens does Gomen Wat contain?

This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.

Which cuisine does Gomen Wat belong to?

This recipe belongs to Ethiopian cuisine.

How many ingredients does Gomen Wat need?

This recipe needs 10 ingredients.

Is Gomen Wat filling?

Satiety bar per serving is 5/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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