Baked Bananas With Tamarind Sauce

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 3
Baked Bananas With Tamarind Sauce for a Sweet and Tangy Treat
in Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 ripe bananas
1/4 cup packaged sweetened flaked coconut
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter ( do not substitute margarine ! )
1 lime , juice of , fresh
1 lemon , juice of
8 ounces sweetened tamarind juice
4 ounces apricot jam
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon dijon-style mustard ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
460
Sugar
54g
Fat
16g
Baked Bananas With Tamarind Sauce is a tropical-inspired dessert that is perfect for a sweet treat after a meal. This dish features ripe bananas that are caramelized in the oven with coconut and almonds, and then drizzled with a sweet and tangy tamarind sauce. The dessert is easy to make and is sure to impress guests with its complex flavor and texture.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2.Peel and slice bananas lengthwise and place them onto a baking sheet.
3.Sprinkle coconut and almonds over the bananas.
4.Whisk together brown sugar, melted butter, fresh lime and lemon juice. Brush the mixture over the bananas.
5.Bake bananas for 15-20 minutes until the brown sugar mixture is caramelized and the bananas are tender.
6.In a saucepan, whisk together tamarind sauce, apricot jam, honey, and dijon-style mustard until smooth, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
7.Drizzle tamarind sauce over the baked bananas and serve warm.

PROS

This dessert is sweet, tangy, and indulgent.
The caramelized bananas, coconut, and almonds give the dish a delightful crunch and texture.
The tamarind sauce adds a unique and complex flavor to the dish.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar and calories, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
It may not be suitable for individuals with nut allergies due to the presence of almonds.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat. Bananas are a good source of vitamins C and B6, as well as fiber and potassium. Tamarind has been linked to improved digestion and reduced inflammation in the body.

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