South African Umfino Healthy African-Food in 30-minutes. Umfino is a mixture of maize meal (cornmeal) and vegetables cooked in one pot. Umfino is a time-honored traditional meal that's inexpensive and easy to make.

Umfino Vegetarian African Meal

African recipes by African Gourmet

Umfino is a delicious time-honored traditional meal of maize meal, cabbage, spinach and onions cooked in one pot. Umfino is an African recipe that's inexpensive and easy to make.

Prep time: 20 min Cook time: 30 min Total time: 50 min

One-Pot Vegetarian Meal

Ingredients

1 medium shredded red cabbage

4 handfuls of spinach

2 chopped spring onions

3 cups vegetable broth

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup brown rice

1 cup cornmeal

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a large saucepan add vegetables, butter, and broth, cook for 10 minutes. Add corn meal and rice stir well cook over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, the dish will be thick add broth if necessary. Serve warm.