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Liberian Collard Greens Stew

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Liberian collard green stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is a staple in Liberian cuisine. Made with tender collard greens and a rich tomato-based sauce, this stew is both nutritious and delicious. It can be served as a main course with rice or bread, and it's perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
  • 1 bunch of fresh collard greens, washed and chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 cups vegetable broth (or water)

Instructions

  1. 1
    In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic becomes fragrant.
  3. 3
    Stir in the diced tomato, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables are softened.
  4. 4
    Add the chopped collard greens to the pot and mix well with the sautéed vegetables.
  5. 5
    Season the stew with ground paprika, ground cayenne pepper (if using), and salt to taste. Stir to coat the collard greens and vegetables with the spices.
  6. 6
    Pour in the vegetable broth (or water) to the pot, ensuring that the collard greens are well covered.
  7. 7
    Cover the pot and let the stew simmer on low heat for about 30–40 minutes, or until the collard greens are tender and flavorful.
  8. 8
    Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt or spices according to your preference.
  9. 9
    Serve as a main dish with rice or bread, and enjoy.
Category
Soups

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Liberian_Collard_Greens_Stew