* Exported from MasterCook * Collard Greens And Spiced Cheese (Ethiopian) Recipe By : The Frugal Gourmet on our Immigrant Ancestors, Jeff Smith Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Reg 4 Sheryl D Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- Cheese 2 Cloves Garlic -- Chopped 1/4 Cup Spiced Butter -- * See Note 1/4 Tsp Freshly Ground Cardamon Seeds Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper -- To Taste 1 Lb Dry Curd Cottage Cheese -- Or Farmer's Cheese =09=09=09=09=09 The Greens 2 Lb Collard Greens, Stems Discarded -- Leaves Chopped 1/2 Cup Water 1/2 Tsp Cayenne 12 Tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper 1 Tsp Crushed Garlic 1/4 Cup Spiced Butter -- * See Note 3 Tbsp Coarsely Chopped Yellow Onion salt to taste *note - recipe for the spiced butter is included in this group of recipes Cheese: saute the garlic in the spiced butter for a few minutes. Add the cardamon, salt and pepper. Remove from the burner and allow to cool. Stir this mixture into the cheese. Greens: cook the collard greens covered in a 4 quart saucepan along with about 1/2 cup water. Add the cayenne, black pepper, garlic, spiced butter and chopped onion. Cook covered until the greens collapse. All the greens to cool a bit and salt to taste. To serve: Drain the greens a bit and place on a platter or on Injera bread (recipe included in this set). Spoon the cheese over the greens and serve. Alternate: mix the greens and cheese together before placing on the platter or bread. Either way is delicious. REG4 shared by Sheryl Donner, Iowa City - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -