Ethiopian Spiced Cottage Cheese with Greens (Gomen Kitfo)

This Ethiopian-influenced recipe is slightly altered to incorporate ingredients commonly available in the states. Collard greens are sauteed with onions, garlic, ginger, and green chiles, and served over cottage cheese flavored with garlic, cardamom, ginger, and cloves. Substitute spinach if you prefer.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 163 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
• 1 green chile pepper, chopped
• ¼ cup finely chopped onion
• ½ teaspoon cardamom
• 3 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 2 pounds fresh collard greens, cut into 2-inch pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a bowl, stir together cottage cheese, 1 clove minced garlic, cardamom, 1 teaspoon ginger, and ground cloves. Cover, and set aside.

Step 2

Heat margarine in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in onions, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 2 teaspoons of fresh ginger, and chile peppers; and cook until onions are soft. Stir in greens, and cook until wilted. Drain, and serve over cottage cheese mixture.