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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.
Course Main
Cuisine African
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 -6
Calories 387kcal
Author Imma

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

Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 980mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 710IU | Vitamin C: 14.4mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 4.3mg