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Githeri (Boiled Corn and Beans)

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Published:8/25/2020Updated:8/25/2020

Githeri (Boiled Corn and Beans)- a traditional Kenyan one-pot meal dish made out of corn and beans flavored with curry powder and white pepper OR you can simply go with salt and pepper with this humble and easy vegan recipe.

Githeri

Githeri is native to East Kenya in particular and Africa as a whole – a one-pot meal, traditional made out of boiled corn and beans only. Corn and beans is a staple in African cuisine, they are cooked fresh, or dried and the flavor is unbelievable good without any adornments.

Githeri

Once a humble dish– Githeri has evolved into other spiced up variations just like this one – ranging from simplicity (salt and pepper) to elaborate concoctions that include different variety of protein. In Nigeria, this dish is disguised as Adalu and corn chaff in Cameroon, which sometimes includes meat, smoked fish, oil and other ingredients.

Githeri

Here, however, it is highly seasoned, but in a healthy way, made with no meat and only 2 tablespoons of canola oil and curry, garlic, paprika, onions and cilantro or parsley to enhance its flavor without a boat load of calories.

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Use any variety of corn you have available, I prefer Asian sweet boiled corn (they come close the one that I remember eating and taste great. A more convenient substitute would be canned hominy corn or a good quality frozen corn.

For convenience, I usually boil beans in bulk, and then freeze. When needed, defreeze and use. For convenience and to make things easy use canned beans (black, pinto or red).

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Githeri (Boiled Corn and Beans)

Githeri – a traditional Kenyan one-pot meal dish made out of corn and beans seasoned with curry powder and white pepper OR you can simply go with salt and pepper for this humble and easy vegan recipe.
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Total: 40 mins
African
Servings 3 - 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon canola oil
  • ½ medium onion diced
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 large tomato diced
  • 2 green onion chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Paprika
  • 2 cups cooked corn
  • 4 cups cooked beans 2 15oz cooked cooked beans
  • 1- 1 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • In a medium- large skillet, add oil, onions, garlic, and sauté, for about 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent any burns. Add tomatoes,  curry, paprika, white pepper, corn and drained beans
  • Then pour about 1 – 1 1/2 cups or more of water bring to a boil and let it simmer for all the flavors to come together about 15 -20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Adjust for thickness, taste with water and salt. Throw in cilantro and serve warm

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 387kcal (19%)| Carbohydrates: 66g (22%)| Protein: 19g (38%)| Fat: 7g (11%)| Sodium: 11mg| Potassium: 980mg (28%)| Fiber: 18g (75%)| Sugar: 6g (7%)| Vitamin A: 710IU (14%)| Vitamin C: 14.4mg (17%)| Calcium: 60mg (6%)| Iron: 4.3mg (24%)
Author: Immaculate Bites
Course: Main
Cuisine: African
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Nutrition Facts
Githeri (Boiled Corn and Beans)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Sodium 11mg0%
Potassium 980mg28%
Carbohydrates 66g22%
Fiber 18g75%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 710IU14%
Vitamin C 14.4mg17%
Calcium 60mg6%
Iron 4.3mg24%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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    1. Judy says

      Posted on 5/10 at 4:33AM

      As a Kenyan – Kikuyu, githeri is my tribe’s staple food. Your recipe though seems more South American than Kenya. 🙂

      Reply
      • Poonam Shah says

        Posted on 2/27 at 1:01AM

        Agree with you Judy. We just add salt n pepper n then top with sukuma n green onions. Eat it with ugali. Yum yum. Why ruin a simple traditional dish.

        Reply
        • Harrison says

          Posted on 11/9 at 10:21PM

          Or just add salt to the boiled maize and beans. The traditional way. Yummy

          Reply
          • ImmaculateBites says

            Posted on 11/10 at 9:12PM

            Thanks for sharing.

            Reply
    2. Diane Schaap says

      Posted on 1/4 at 10:27AM

      Please, can anyone help me with the things Imma left out of her recipe:
      – A large, diced tomato is in the ingredients but not in the instructions. When do I add the tomato?
      – Description and instructions say to add paprika, but it’s not in the ingredients list. How much paprika?
      It’s on the stove now – I’m winging it tonight.

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 1/4 at 11:30AM

        Hi Diane !Sorry about this. I have updated recipe .

        Reply
    3. Katie @ Produce on Parade says

      Posted on 10/29 at 12:17PM

      Yum! This looks fantastic! Do you just put in a soft tortilla like a burrito? 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Africanbites says

        Posted on 10/29 at 6:53PM

        Katie,I do that sometimes, but for the most part I just dig in with tortillas. Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply

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