Brazilian Baked Bananas Recipe
Desserts made of cooked bananas are popular all over the world. This version from Brazil, where bananas are a major crop, is a great desset for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 medium bananas, firm and ripe
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- rind of one lime, cut into thin strips
- 1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut
Instructions
- In a shallow microwavable glass baking dish or pie plate, mix butter, brown sugar and lemon juice. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH for 1 minute. Stir well.
- Peel bananas and cut them in half crosswise. Slice each lengthwise. Arrange 8 pieces in a single layer in the sugar mixture, turning them over once to coat. Put cinnamon sticks and lime peel around the banana pieces.'.
- Microwave on HIGH, uncovered for 2 minutes. Baste the bananas with the sauce. Microwave on HIGH for 1 or 2 more minutes, or until the bananas are soft.
- Let stand for 3 minutes.
- Garnish with coconut and serve warm with the sauce.
Add Your Own Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 159gCalories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 44.4gProtein: 1gFat: 11.6gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 22.9mgSodium: 104.7mgFiber: 1.9gSugar: 37.3g
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