Cassava Leaves and Beans

Ingredients

 * 5-6 lbs of white beans
 * cassava greens (feuilles de manioc), stems removed, cleaned, and cut or torn into pieces
 * 6-7 cups of palm oil
 * 3 onion, chopped
 * 3 sweet green pepper (optional)
 * salt, or baking soda, to taste

Directions

 * 1) Soak the beans overnight in cold water.
 * 2) Drain, rinse, and drain again.
 * 3) Cover the beans with cold water.
 * 4) Bring to a boil.
 * 5) Reduce heat, cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender.
 * 6) Remove beans from heat and set aside.
 * 7) While beans are simmering: heat half of the oil in a skillet and fry the onions and green pepper for a few minutes.
 * 8) Add this mixture to the beans.
 * 9) Rinse cassava leaves in hot water and crush them with a mortar and pestle.
 * 10) Bring a separate pot of water to a boil.
 * 11) Add greens, onion, and remaining oil.
 * 12) Boil for a few minutes, then reduce heat and cook for about an hour until greens are tender, stirring occasionally.
 * 13) When beans and greens are tender: combine greens and beans in the largest pot.
 * 14) Add salt to taste.
 * 15) Simmer over low heat for an additional 15 to 30 minutes.