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Githeri (Kenyan Maize and Bean Stew)

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LunchKenyan⏱ 40 minServes 4EasyForkwise original⭐ Star recipe · PlusGluten-freeEgg-freeDairy-freeLactose-freeVeganVegetarianNut-free
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A Forkwise original recipe, written by Forkwise. Not yet kitchen-tested.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked dried maize kernels (or hominy)
  • 2 cups cooked red beans
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 onion, chopped

…and 6 more ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked dried maize kernels (or hominy)
  • 2 cups cooked red beans
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chopped kale

Method

  1. Fry the onion and garlic in the oil until soft. Add the tomatoes and carrot and cook for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the maize, beans, water and salt and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Stir in the kale and cook for 5 more minutes.

Recipe source: Forkwise · © Forkwise (original recipe) · Original recipe written by Forkwise; not yet kitchen-tested
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