Sukuma Wiki (Kenyan Collard Greens)

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Sukuma wiki is a delicious East African dish, made with a fragrant and delightful combination of collard greens, tomatoes, and spices. Serve it over brown rice or cauliflower rice. Ground turkey, ground chicken or lean beef are optional.

Ingredients:

  • 6 cups chopped collards
  • 1 pound ground turkey cooked (optional)
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 grape tomatoes, quartered
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

  1. Sauté onions in olive oil on medium heat.
  2. Add chopped tomatoes and stir for about 2 minutes.
  3. Add cayenne pepper, bouillon, salt, and black pepper.
  4. If using ground turkey, add it and stir.
  5. Cook for 5-10 minutes on low heat.
  6. Add chopped collard greens.
  7. Stir and cook for 3-5 minutes or until your preferred crunchy level.
  8. Serve over cooked cauliflower rice or brown rice.

Source: lowcarbafrica.com