This Kenyan traditional dinner is frugal, easy to prepare, and loaded with real food. It’s also vegan, vegetarian, freezer-friendly, dairy-free, and gluten-free.

Did you know the English translation for the word githeri is succotash, which is a flavorful, delicious dish made from corn and beans? Many cultures have their own variations of this dish.

Related to ornamental Cleome, chinsaga/sagaa/saget is shorter (around 3 ft. high), bushier, and grown for its edible leaves. It is a bitter green, sometimes compared to mustard, and is full of nutrients and vitamins, and high in protein. A few of its many common names are shona cabbage, African cabbage, spiderwhisp, cat’s whiskers, and wild spider flower. As a delicacy enjoyed in much of the world in various shapes and forms, it’s now available.

Similar in taste to string or green beans, wax beans can be used in a variety of dishes and may be eaten cooked or raw. Also known as butter beans, they can be used in many dishes and are a family favorite all over the world in different cultures.

Yellow beans are a dependable pantry staple that can be used in soups, stews, braises, casseroles, dips, spreads, and salads, just to name a few. They can also be cooked on their own and served with a simple dressing of butter, salt, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Or with a side of rice

Peas (popularly known as ‘minji’ ) is a great quick dish that takes a short time to prepare but when done right, is very tasty and nutritious too. Prepare with a tomato-based stew and serve with a side of rice.

Commonly known as Managu, African nightshade is an excellent source of iron, protein, calcium, phosphorous & riboflavin which provide multiple health benefits. Consult your doctor before making any health conscious decisions.

Foods & Flavours Managu kienyeji / traditional vegetables are 100% organically grown, carefully sorted, steamed, packed into meals and delivered to your door step.

Finish off pre-boiled kienyeji vegetables with

• Lots of onions, tomatoes (optional), cooking oil / tallow fat & seasoning.

You can also be creative by cooking with or adding

• Milk / cooking cream / coconut milk
• Mushrooms / matumbo / beef / peanut mutter

Serve with ugali or your favorite accompaniment.

Enjoy healthy delicious meals. Happiness is homemade!

Finish off pre-boiled Kienyeji vegies with lots of onions, tomatoes (optional), milk/cooking cream/coconut cream (optional) &seasoning (optional). Serve with ugali or your favorite accompaniment.

Ingredients

1. Finely chopped Onions (Amount to your preference)
2. Finely chopped Tomatoes (This is optional, and amount to your preference)
3. 1 to 2 tablespoons of cooking oil
4. 1/2 to 1 cup of milk, or fresh cream, peanut butter, or coconut cream (any will do)

1. When warming the vegetables without using a microwave, use milk instead of water. It simply get's tastier by the day!
2. Non-pasturized milk is creamier if you can get your hands on it if not use the fresh creams in the supermarkets
3. For the very health conscious people, I confirm that it's possible to prepare traditional vegetables with only milk or peanut butter with some extra virgin olive oil - without any onions nor tomatoes.

Finish off pre-boiled Kienyeji vegies with lots of onions, tomatoes (optional), milk/cooking cream/coconut cream (optional) &seasoning (optional). Serve with ugali oryour favorite accompaniment.

Finish off pre-boiled Kienyeji vegies with lots of onions, tomatoes (optional), milk/cooking cream/coconut cream (optional) &seasoning (optional). Serve with ugali or your favorite accompaniment.

Finish off pre-boiled Kienyeji vegies with lots of onions, tomatoes (optional), milk/cooking cream/coconut cream (optional) &seasoning (optional). Serve with ugali or your favorite accompaniment.

Finish off pre-boiled Kienyeji vegies with lots of onions, tomatoes (optional), milk/cooking cream/coconut cream (optional) &seasoning (optional). Serve with ugali oryour favorite accompaniment.

Finish off pre-boiled Kienyeji vegies with lots of onions, tomatoes (optional), milk/cooking cream/coconut cream (optional) &seasoning (optional). Serve with ugali or your favorite accompaniment.

Finish off pre-boiled Kienyeji vegies with lots of onions, tomatoes (optional), milk/cooking cream/coconut cream (optional) &seasoning (optional). Serve with ugali oryour favorite accompaniment.