Bananas with green split peas

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsDried green split peas
4eachesRipe bananas
½teaspoonSalt
2tablespoonsPalm oil
1smallOnion, thinly sliced

Directions

Cook peas in enough water to cover until tender, about 1½ hours.

Peel bananas & lay them whole on top of the peas without mixing. Cook for 10 minutes. Add water if necessary to prevent sticking.

Meanwhile, heat the oil & brown the onions. With a slotted spoon, remove the bananas & peas & add to the onions. Sprinkle in the salt & cook over medium heat, stirring gently but constantly, until the oil has been abosrbed. Serve hot.

"The Africa News Cookbook"

Submitted By MARK SATTERLY On 12-07-94