Burundi

Maharggwe (Vegetable Beans)

-250g. beans (your choice), soaked overnight

-4 potatoes, peeled & diced

-2 tomatoes, quartered

-100g. white cabbage or spinach, shredded

-4 Tbs. oil

-2 chopped onions

-2 garlic cloves

-1/2 tsp. allspice

-oregano

-1 bay leaf

-salt & pepper to taste

1) Drain soaked beans, reserving half of the soaking water, and place in large pan. cover w/ ample water, bring to a boil, and cook until soft (maybe 70 minutes)

2) Add oil to a pan. Heat & fry onions and garlic until soft. 

3) Add tomatoes, cabbage, & spices to onions. Add 1/2 of the bean water and stir. Bring to low simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

4) Add potatoes & cook 5 minutes.

5) Add drained beans & cook for 20 minutes, until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.