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Zeytinyağlı Enginar
Easy 59 min~220 kcal 6/10
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Kenyan Irio
A Kenyan mash of potatoes, peas, corn, and greens with a rustic texture and simple home-cooking character.
Easy⏱️ 46 min📖 1 min readServes 4~300 kcal🇰🇪 Kenyan🌍 Full translation
16 min prep 30 min cook
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 46 min- Prep16 min
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
Irio için
- 900 gr Potatoes
- 1.2 su bardağı(~240 ml) Peas
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Cooked corn
For the greens
- 250 gr Spinach
For cooking
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Olive oil
General
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.4 çay kaşığı(~2 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Peel and roughly chop the potatoes, then wash and chop the spinach.
- 2
Boil the potatoes with half the salt for 18 minutes until tender.
18 min18:00 - 3
Add the peas and cook for 6 more minutes.
6 min06:00 - 4
Add the spinach and cooked corn to the pot and warm for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 5
Drain the water and add the olive oil, remaining salt, and black pepper.
- 6
Mash the mixture coarsely with a fork.
- 7
Let the irio come together over low heat for 3 minutes and serve hot.
3 min03:00
💡 Tip: Do not blend the mash; potatoes turn gluey, while whole bits of peas and corn give irio its home-style texture.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve irio hot like a garnish main plate beside grilled chicken or sauteed vegetables, with optional pickled hot peppers.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~300
kcal calories
10
g protein
52
g carbs
6
g fat
Protein 13%Carbs 69%Fat 18%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Kenyan Irio make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Kenyan Irio take?
Prep 16 minutes, cooking 30 minutes; 46 minutes in total.Is Kenyan Irio difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Kenyan Irio have?
Approximately 300 kcal per serving. Protein: 10g, carbs: 52g, fat: 6g.Is Kenyan Irio allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Kenyan Irio belong to?
This recipe belongs to Kenyan cuisine.How many ingredients does Kenyan Irio need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.
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