GitheriBean and Corn Stew

Name: Githeri (Bean and Corn Stew)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Kenya
Ingredients: 320 g Red Bean (cooked and drained); 400 g Corn (cooked and drained); 160 g Onion (finely chopped); 240 g Tomato (finely chopped); 10 g Garlic (crushed); 30 ml Vegetable Oil; 8 g Salt; 2 g Black Pepper; 400 ml Water

A humble, hearty combination of beans and corn simmered with onion, tomato, and garlic. Inspired by the classic Kenyan home-style dish, it is filling, economical, and deeply comforting.

Prep

10m

Cook

35m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

280kcal

Calories

11g

Protein

Fat

44g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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320g
Red Bean (cooked and drained)
400g
Corn (cooked and drained)
160g
Onion (finely chopped)
240g
Tomato (finely chopped)
10g
Garlic (crushed)
30ml
Vegetable Oil
8g
Salt
2g
Black Pepper
400ml
Water

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Method

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8 steps

01
Heat the vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.
02
Add the onion and cook until soft and lightly golden.
03
Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant.
04
Add the tomato and cook until it breaks down into a thick sauce.
05
Add the red beans, corn, and water, then bring to a gentle simmer.
06
Season with the salt and black pepper.
07
Cook uncovered until the stew is thick, the beans and corn are fully heated through, and the flavors have blended well.
08
Serve hot on its own or with maize meal ugali if desired.

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