Stewed Ugali with Sukuma Wiki and Tomato Sauce

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A comforting Tanzanian dish pairing creamy cornmeal ugali with sautéed collard greens in a tangy tomato sauce. This African-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs water, cornmeal (maize flour), vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in 2 cups cornmeal to avoid lumps. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently for 10-15 minutes until thick and smooth, forming the ugali. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium sliced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 large diced tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until the tomatoes break down and form a slightly thick sauce.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 4 cups chopped sukuma wiki (collard greens), 1.5 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until the greens are tender but still bright green.
  6. Step 6: Serve the hot ugali alongside the sautéed sukuma wiki and tomato sauce for a traditional Tanzanian meal.

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