Spiced Ethiopian Cottage Cheese and Collard Greens (Ayib Begomen)

Prep:
Cook:
20 minutes
Serves:
2
Good for: Muscle gain
World food: African, Ethiopian

Nutrition per serving

Calories (kcal)
330
Fat (g)
19.0
Carbs (g)
23.0
Protein (g)
20.0
Salt (g)
0.6
Sugar (g)
7.0

Ingredients

4 tbsp
Butter (No salt)
1 Small
Onion (Diced)
2 Clove
Garlic (MInced)
0.5 tsp
Cardamom (Ground)
2 Dash
Sea Salt
1 Cup
Cottage cheese ((Not packed))
0.5 tsp
Berbere Spice
1 lb
Collard Greens (Chopped)

Method

  1. In a large skillet, melt the butter, and add the diced onion, minced garlic, and ground cardamom.
    Saute for 3 minutes until the onion softens and turns a nice yellow color.
  2. Add the sliced collard green leaves and season with salt. Saute for a few minutes, and then cover
    with a lid and let the collard greens steam in the skillet for 10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, add the berbere spice to the cottage cheese and mix until well combined.
  4. To serve, make a bed of sauteed collard greens, and place the spiced cottage cheese on top of the
    leaves.