greens Recipes
12 delicious greens recipes from around the world
Caldo Verde
Portugal's soul soup - a silky, comforting potato and broth base generously studded with thinly sliced collard greens and savory slices of chouriço sausage.
Hindbeh bil Zeit
Lebanese dandelion greens - bitter greens sautéed with olive oil and onions.
Hindbeh bil Zeit
Lebanese sautéed dandelion - bitter greens with caramelized onions. Healthy mezze.
Hindbeh bil Zeit
Lebanese dandelion greens - bitter greens with caramelized onions. Health food.
Hindbeh bil Zeit (Sautéed Dandelion Greens with Olive Oil and Onions)
A classic Lebanese mezze dish featuring tender, slightly bitter dandelion greens sautéed with sweet caramelized onions and rich olive oil. The interplay of bitter greens and sweet onions creates a uniquely satisfying flavor profile.
Sarson Ka Saag
A classic Punjabi winter delicacy, Sarson Ka Saag is a hearty and flavorful curry made from slow-cooked mustard greens and spinach, infused with aromatic spices. Traditionally served with Makki ki Roti (cornmeal flatbread).
Southern Collard Greens
Tender, slow-cooked collard greens infused with the smoky flavor of a ham hock, simmered in a savory broth. A cornerstone of Southern soul food.
Ayib Be'gomen (Ethiopian Cheese with Collard Greens)
A simple yet flavorful Ethiopian dish featuring fresh, crumbly ayib cheese gently folded into tender, sautéed collard greens infused with aromatic niter kibbeh and garlic. It's a protein-rich, vegetarian side dish often served as part of a larger platter.
Gomen (Ethiopian Collard Greens)
A classic Ethiopian vegetarian and vegan side dish featuring tender collard greens sautéed with aromatic spices. Traditionally enjoyed during fasting periods, it's also a delicious accompaniment to many meals.
Molokhia (Egyptian Jute Leaf Soup)
A beloved Egyptian comfort food, this slippery green soup is made from finely minced molokhia (jute leaves), simmered in a rich chicken or rabbit broth, and infused with a fragrant garlic and coriander 'ta'leya'. It's traditionally served over fluffy Egyptian rice with tender pieces of the poached meat.
Morogo (African Wild Spinach)
A traditional and nutritious South African dish made from indigenous wild spinach (morogo). This simple preparation highlights the earthy flavors of the greens, often served as a healthy side dish.
Ugali na Sukuma Wiki
A quintessential Kenyan staple, Ugali na Sukuma Wiki is a hearty and satisfying meal. It features a dense, firm maize porridge (ugali) served alongside vibrantly sautéed collard greens (sukuma wiki). This dish is a cornerstone of daily sustenance across East Africa.