Maize Ugali with Sukuma Wiki Greens

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A classic Tanzanian staple of firm maize porridge served alongside sautéed collard greens seasoned with garlic and tomatoes. This African-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs maize flour (cornmeal), water, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 African cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Gradually whisk in 2 cups maize flour to avoid lumps, reduce heat to medium-low, and stir continuously with a wooden spoon until thickened and smooth, about 5-7 minutes. Cover and cook on low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  2. Step 2: Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 large diced tomato to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 4 cups chopped collard greens, season with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until greens are tender and bright green.
  5. Step 5: Serve the firm maize ugali molded into rounds alongside the sautéed sukuma wiki greens for a traditional Tanzanian meal.

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