Ayib Be’gomen

Name: Ayib Be’gomen (Tender Collard Greens Mixed with Soft Cheese and Seasoned Oil)
Yield: Makes 4 cups
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Ingredients: ¼ teaspoon salt, plus more if desired; 2 tablespoons Ye’qimem Zeyet; 1½ pounds collard greens (2 bunches), washed, ribbed, and coarsely chopped (10 cups); 2 cups water, plus more as needed; ½ cup Ayib; Freshly ground black pepper

Tender Collard Greens Mixed with Soft Cheese and Seasoned Oil

Preparation info

Makes
4 cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Teff Love

By Kittee Berns

Published 2015

About

Ayib Be’gomen is a creamy and delicious way to enjoy greens. Eat this on its own or as an accompaniment to any of the spicy stews and sauces. I prefer this dish at room temperature, but it may also be served warm or cold.

Ingredients

2 cups water, plus more as needed
1½ pounds collard greens (2 bunche

Africa
Ethiopia
Side dish
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Put the water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the collard greens, cover, and decrease the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring often, until the greens are tender, about 15 minutes. If the bottom of the pot becomes dry, add 2 to 3 additional tablespoons of water as needed to prevent scorching. Remove from the heat