Kenyan-Style Kale and Tomatoes

Serves 4
Time 35 min
Kenyan-Style Kale and Tomatoes

In Kenya, this popular dish is eaten without utensils, with chapati (a variety of flatbread) or ugali (a type of cornmeal mush) used to scoop up bites instead. Inspired by Whole Planet Foundation® microcredit client recipes.

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Ingredients

    2 teaspoonscanola oil
    1yellow onion, chopped
    1jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
    3ripe but firm tomatoes, chopped
    2 buncheskale or collard greens (about 1 pound total), ribs removed, leaves thinly sliced
    2 tablespoonslemon juice
    1/4 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper

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Method

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.


Add onion and jalapeño (if using) and cook, stirring often, until softened and onion is golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.


Add tomatoes and cook until collapsed and juicy, about 10 minutes more.


Add kale, 1/2 cup water, lemon juice, salt and pepper, toss once or twice, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until kale is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.


Spoon into bowls and serve.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

110

Total Fat

3.5g

Saturated Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

200mg

Total Carbohydrate

18g

Dietary Fiber

4g

Total Sugars

4g

Protein

5g

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