Greens with Peanuts

Ingredients

 * two pounds cassava leaves;
 * cleaned, stems removed; and pounded in a mortar with a pestle
 * one cup peanuts, roasted and shelled

Directions

 * 1) In a large pot, heat two or three cups of water to a boil.
 * 2) Add greens, cover and cook until tender (twenty minutes to an hour depending on type of greens).
 * 3) While the greens are cooking:
 * 4) Crush the peanuts with a mortar and pestle (or crush them under a rolling pin).
 * 5) When the greens are tender:
 * 6) If using peanuts: Reduce heat, add crushed peanuts, cover and cook for an additional ten minutes.
 * 7) If using peanut butter: Remove most of the liquid from the greens, mix some of it with the peanut butter to make a smooth sauce.
 * 8) Add the sauce to the greens and simmer on a very low heat for a few minutes.
 * 9) Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne or red pepper, to taste.