Bananas with Green Split Peas

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Title: Bananas with Green Split Peas
Categories: Main dishes, African, Rwandan, Fruits, Vegetarian
Yield: 6 servings

2 c Dried green split peas
4 ea Ripe bananas
1/2 ts Salt
2 tb Palm oil
1 sm Onion, thinly sliced

Cook peas in enough water to cover until tender, about 1 1/2 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.

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