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

Procedures

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.