Githeri (Kenyan Corn & Beans Stew)

Name: Githeri (Kenyan Corn & Beans Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil or butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced, (or 3/4 tsp garlic powder); 1 tbsp curry powder; 1 large bunch kale or other greens, chopped, (frozen works great); 1 28-oz can tomatoes, diced or crushed, (or 4 cups chopped fresh tomatoes); 2 cups corn, (canned, frozen, or fresh); 2 cups cooked beans, any kind, (canned and drained or home cooked); 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste; 1/2 tsp pepper, to taste; 1 Lemon, (or 3 tbsp bottled lemon juice)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:3h

This East African inspired dinner is frugal, easy to prepare, and loaded with real food. It's also vegan, vegetarian, freezer-friendly, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Inspired by The Cultured Chef (affiliate link)

Updated at: Sun, 21 Dec 2025 20:22:10 GMT