Irio / Kenyan Mashed Potatoes with Peas, Sweetcorn and Spinach

Irio is a traditional Kikuyu dish usually served with Nyama Choma

Served here with Ugandan Tilapia in Groundnut Sauce

Ngege Z'ebinyeebwa 

Ingredients

4 medium potatoes; peeled and quartered

1/2 cup peas

1/2 sweetcorn

1/2 cup finely chopped spinach

salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Boil the potatoes in 2 cups  water, when nearly done, add the peas and corn cook. I used frozen vegetables so it took about 5 minutes.  
2. Drain most of the water add the spinach and could for 5-7 minutes, add salt and pepper and mash making sure that there is only a little water in the pan.
3. Add some olive oil or butter.

Serves 4