Best Banana Farofa Recipes

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BANANA FAROFA



Banana Farofa image

This recipe is Brazilian. Farofa is served alongside the main course and can either be sprinkled on by individual diners to their taste before eating or eaten as an accompaniment in its own right..

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Tropical Fruits

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 half ripe bananas, peeled cut into thick slices
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium vidalia onion, diced
2 tablespoons wheat germ

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the bananas in the oil until they turn golden. Set aside.
  • In the same oil, saute the onions until they are translucent. Add the bananas back into the the pan.
  • Reduce heat to medium low and gently add the wheat germ to the mixture. Cook until wheat germ is lightly brown. If the mixture is noticeably dry, add a small amount of oil.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.7, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 4.8, Carbohydrate 49.3, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 24, Protein 4.2

FAROFA



Farofa image

Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 24 to 32 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound butter
5 cups finely sliced onions
16 sweet, firm, ripe bananas
4 cups manioc flour, (see note)
Salt to taste, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat six tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet and add the onions. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Continue cooking, stirring often, until they start to turn golden.
  • Peel the bananas and cut them on the bias into one-half-inch slices. Heat 10 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan and add the bananas. Cook, stirring gently on occasion, until they start to turn golden.
  • Add the manioc flour and stir gently to blend the bananas and flour. Add the onions and stir gently to blend. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes or until manioc flour loses its raw taste.
  • Add the remaining 12 tablespoons of butter and salt, and stir gently until butter is blended.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 248, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 281 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 1 gram

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