Feijão Tropeiro (Brazilian Beans with Sausage and Collard Greens)

dry carioca beans (substitute: pinto beans), rinsed *

bay leaves, dried or fresh

water

bunch collard greens, rinsed and dried

olive oil, divided

calabresa sausage, sliced (substitute: chorizo, smoked kielbasa or any other smoked sausage)

thick sliced bacon, diced

large onion, sliced

garlic, minced, divided

eggs

to 1½ cups toasted manioc flour (depending on how moist you like your dish)

Salt and pepper

Chopped parsley and green onions