Traditional Kenyan Ugali with Sukuma Wiki Sauté

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Classic Kenyan cornmeal porridge served with sautéed collard greens seasoned simply for a hearty, wholesome meal. This African-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs cornmeal (maize flour), water, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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: 20 min Serves 4 African cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 4 cups water and 1/2 tsp salt to a rolling boil in a large pot over high heat. Gradually add 2 cups cornmeal in a slow stream while stirring continuously with a wooden spoon to prevent lumps.
  2. Step 2: Reduce heat to medium-low and continue stirring for about 10-12 minutes until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pot, forming a dense dough-like consistency. Cover and set aside, keeping warm.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 lb chopped collard greens and 1 diced medium tomato, cooking for 7-8 minutes until the greens are tender but still vibrant.
  6. Step 6: Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, mixing well. Serve the hot ugali alongside the sautéed sukuma wiki.

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