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.

Impress your guests with some crispy, hot goodness. Perfect size samosas flavoured with all the Kenyan goodness you could hope for. Just great for a book club meeting or that upcoming chama meeting this month!

Impress your guests with some crispy, hot goodness. Perfect size samosas flavoured with all the Kenyan goodness you could hope for. Just great for a book club meeting or that upcoming chama meeting this month!

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.

This leafy, green vegetable is not to be confused with it’s poisonous European cousin. As a delicacy, it’s well known and loved in many households. Due to it’s bitter taste, it’s best mixed with other traditional veggies like Kunde and Terere. You can now find all these and more honestly delicious goodies on Greenspoon!

The lentil is a humble little legume that packs a punch in both flavor and nutrients, plus they’re easy on the budget. Nutrition-wise, lentils are loaded with fiber and protein. With 12 grams of protein in 1/2 cup, lentils are an excellent meat replacement when combined with a whole grain item.

Lentils lend themselves whatever flavors you add to the pot. Instead of plain water, cook lentils in vegetable or meat broth or stock, and add aromatics. Garlic, fresh herbs, some sliced browned onions or shallots, and a bay leaf can turn lentils into a fantastic side dish.

All parts of this wonderful plant are edible, and (at least here in Kenya) it’s leaves are far more popular as a meal than its grain produce. Kunde is best served sauteed with onions and salt as an accompaniment to a nice beef stew with ugali on the side. Just like mom makes it!

A household favorite, these spring rolls go well with a nice chutney. This savory Chinese snack will leave you begging for more with each bite and dip!

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

As most people enjoy a mix of traditional vegetables, Chayil Home Cereals have come up with a special mix just for you! This is a mix of terere (amaranthus) and kunde (cowpeas) vegetables preboiled, frozen and packaged to make your life in the kitchen a lot easier!

A household favorite, these spring rolls go well with a nice chutney. This savory Chinese snack will leave you begging for more with each bite and dip!

They’re filled with veggies meaning you can eat healthy and still tantalize your tastebuds.

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.

A household favorite, these spring rolls go well with a nice chutney. This savory Chinese snack will leave you begging for more with each bite and dip!