ethiopian braised greens (gomen wat)

Ingredients For ethiopian braised greens (gomen wat)

• 1 lb

  collard greens (or a combo of kale and collard greens) - rinsed, stems removed, and chopped
• 2 cups

  water
• 2 Tbsp

  olive oil, divided
• 1 md

  onion, cut in half and sliced into half-rings
• 8 clove

  garlic, minced
• 1 lg

  red bell pepper, seed and sliced into thin rings
• 1/2 Tbsp

  lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp

  salt
• 1 tsp

  lemon pepper
• 1/2 tsp

  ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp

  paprika
• 1/2 tsp

  ground cardamom (or ground coriander, or a generous pinch of both)
• 2 Tbsp

  fresh ginger, thinly sliced
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp

  berber spice mix (or to preference)