Cassava Leaves and Beans

Ingredients

 * 4 cups of white beans
 * cassava greens, stems removed, cleaned, and cut or torn into pieces
 * 2 cups of palm oil
 * 1 onion, chopped
 * sweet green pepper
 * salt, to taste

Directions

 * 1) Soak the beans overnight in cold water. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
 * 2) Cover the beans with water and bring to the boil.
 * 3) Reduce heat. Cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender. #Remove beans from heat and set aside.


 * 1) While the beans are simmering:
 * 2) Heat half of the oil in a skillet and fry the onions and green pepper for a few minutes.
 * 3) Add oil-onion-green pepper mixture to beans.
 * 4) Rinse cassava leaves in hot water then crush cassava leaves with a mortar and pestle
 * 5) Bring a separate pot of water to the boil.
 * 6) Add greens, leek, and remaining oil. Boil for a few minutes, then reduce heat and and cook until greens are tender, stirring occasionally.


 * 1) Combine greens and beans in the largest pot.
 * 2) Add salt to taste.