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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 6 Minutes |
Ready In: 16 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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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 |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.'.
3. 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.
4. Let stand for 3 minutes.
5. Garnish with coconut and serve warm with the sauce.
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