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Banana Frita (Fried Bananas) - Brazilian

Banana Frita (Fried Bananas) - Brazilian Recipe

Fried bananas is often a side dish on Christmas Day. Brazilians prepare a turkey basted with a rich dark coffee with cream and sugar. The traditional stuffing contains farofa (ground manioc), pork sausage, onions, celery, and seasonings. Side dishes for this meal are mashed white sweet potatoes, banana frita (fried bananas), and green beans. From FoodinBrazil.com.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Brazilian
Servings 1 banana per serving
Calories 308.5 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 small bananas, peeled
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup fine breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup butter (unsalted)
  • salt, to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, gently toss the bananas with egg to moisten, then lightly roll the bananas in the breadcrumbs.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • When the foam goes away, add the bananas and fry on all sides until golden.
  • Season with salt and serve hot.

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Nutrition

Serving: 146gCalories: 308.5kcalCarbohydrates: 36.1gProtein: 4.7gFat: 17.4gSaturated Fat: 10.3gCholesterol: 71.7mgSodium: 279.7mgFiber: 3.4gSugar: 13.5g
Keyword < 30 Mins, Brazilian, Easy, Fruit, South American, Tropical
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