Githeri
Kenyan comfort in a pot: tender corn and beans simmered with tomatoes, onion, and spices until creamy and deeply flavored. A filling vegan main that's ready in under 45 minutes.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 11g
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Ingredients
- 1 medium, chopped onion
- 1 can (14.5 oz) canned tomatoes
- 2 cups (fresh or frozen) corn kernels
- 1.5 cups (kidney or borlotti) cooked beans
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 to taste salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
- 2
Add chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, ~4 minutes.
- 3
Pour in canned tomatoes with their juice, breaking them up with a spoon.
- 4
Stir in corn kernels and cooked beans. Bring to a steady simmer.
- 5
Simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld.
- 6
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot in bowls.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot with lid
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- chef's knife
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