Cassava Leaves and Beans

== Ingredients ==
* 1-2 lbs of white beans
* cassava greens (feuilles de manioc), stems removed, cleaned, and cut or torn into pieces
* 2-3 cups of palm oil
* 1 onion, chopped
* 1 sweet green pepper (optional)
* salt, or baking soda, to taste
== Directions ==
# Soak the beans overnight in cold water.
# Drain, rinse, and drain again.
# Cover the beans with cold water.
# Bring to a boil.
# Reduce heat, cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender.
# Remove beans from heat and set aside.
# While beans are simmering: heat half of the oil in a skillet and fry the onions and green pepper for a few minutes.
# Add this mixture to the beans.
# Rinse cassava leaves in hot water and crush them with a mortar and pestle.
# Bring a separate pot of water to a boil.
# Add greens, onion, and remaining oil.
# Boil for a few minutes, then reduce heat and cook for about an hour until greens are tender, stirring occasionally.
# When beans and greens are tender: combine greens and beans in the largest pot.
# Add salt to taste.
# Simmer over low heat for an additional 15 to 30 minutes.
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