Raštan na Suvom Mesu ili Ulju (Montenegrin Braised Collard Greens & Potatoes) – Authentic Montenegro Recipe
Montenegro’s most beloved winter green dish simmering hearty collards and potatoes with plenty of garlic.
- Country of Origin
- 🇲🇪 Montenegro (Southern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Bunches of tender collard greens (raštan), Cubed waxy potatoes, Carrots and white beans, 6 cloves garlic, Extra virgin olive oil
Ingredients for Raštan na Suvom Mesu ili Ulju (Montenegrin Braised Collard Greens & Potatoes) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) bunches of tender collard greens (raštan), prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups cubed waxy potatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup carrots and white beans
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with 6 cloves garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Montenegro seasoning (extra virgin olive oil, black peppercorns, bay leaf)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown bunches of tender collard greens (raštan) for 5 minutes.
- Add minced onion, garlic, 6 cloves garlic, and extra virgin olive oil, black peppercorns, bay leaf, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
- Add cubed waxy potatoes and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
- Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
- Stir in carrots and white beans right before serving warm.