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Gomen (Collard Greens) with Chickpea Salad

Nutritious and flavorful Ethiopian-style collard greens served alongside a refreshing chickpea salad, a great light but filling lunch.

45m4 servings
DAIRY-free
320 cal|15g protein|40g carbs|12g fat|10g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 450 g Collard greens
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1.27 cm Ginger
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable broth
  • 1 can (15oz) Chickpeas
  • 1/4 cup Red onion
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Wash and chop the collard greens. Dice the onion, mince the garlic and ginger.
  2. 2Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. 4Add the collard greens and vegetable broth. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until the collard greens are tender.
  5. 5While the collard greens are cooking, prepare the chickpea salad: Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Dice the red onion and chop the cilantro.
  6. 6In a bowl, combine the chickpeas, red onion, cilantro, lemon juice, and olive oil. Mix well.
  7. 7Serve the collard greens with the chickpea salad on the side.

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