Mukimo

Ingredients

• 1 kg potatoes, peeled and boiled
• 2 cups boiled maize kernels
• 1 cup boiled beans (e.g., kidney beans)
• 2 cups chopped pumpkin leaves or spinach
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp butter or oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   In a pan, heat the butter/oil and sauté the onions until soft.

2. 2

   Add the chopped pumpkin leaves/spinach and cook until wilted. Set aside.

3. 3

   Mash the boiled potatoes until smooth.

4. 4

   Add the boiled maize, beans, and the cooked greens mixture to the mashed potatoes.

5. 5

   Mix everything together thoroughly. Season with salt.

6. 6

   You can gently heat the mixture for a few minutes to ensure it's warm throughout.

7. 7

   Serve as a side dish, traditionally with stews or grilled meat.