SAUTEED BANANAS WITH CARDAMOM PRALINE SAUCE

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A North African inspired twist on Bananas Foster. The addition of cardamom and lime juice makes this special.

Provided by Brenda.

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup unsalted butter
4 bananas, halved lengthwise, then crosswise
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 pinch ground cardamom
3/4 teaspoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons pecans, chopped, toasted
vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, sauté bananas, cut sides down first, turning over once, until golden, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes total.
  • Transfer evenly with a slotted spatula to 4 dessert bowls.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over moderate heat, add brown sugar, cream, and cardamom. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, stir in lime juice and toasted pecans.
  • Scoop ice cream into dessert bowls on top of bananas, spoon the sauce over the top of ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.5, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 71.3, Sodium 19.4, Carbohydrate 42.2, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 28, Protein 2.7

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