KENYAN GREENS SIMMERED WITH TOMATOES (SUKUMA WIKI)

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Posted for ZWT7-Africa.Sukuma wiki, Swahili for "stretch-the-week," is a ubiquitous Kenyan dish. Nutritious and tasty, it is a way of "stretching" out kitchen resources. found on the internet.

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 1 pot, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons oil
1 onions, chopped or 1 minced onion
2 lbs kale or 2 lbs collard greens, destemmed and finely chopped
2 cups tomatoes, chopped
1 cup water or 1 cup stock
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil over med-high flame in a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Add the onion and saute until translucent. Add the greens in batches, sauteing each addition until wilted.
  • Add the tomatoes, water or stock, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer gently until tender, from 20 to 30 minutes or done to your liking.
  • Adjust seasoning and serve with a little bit of the broth.
  • You can add a chopped chili pepper or two with the onions. If you like, add some leftover meat for more flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.1, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 105.2, Carbohydrate 28.8, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 3.5, Protein 8.6

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