Brazilian Bananas

Bananas are baked in a citrus sauce then topped with coconut before serving in this tropical treat.

Original recipe makes 12 servings

Ingredients

6 medium bananas, halved lengthwise
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup white sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup flaked coconut

  • PREP

    15 mins

  • COOK

    15 mins

  • READY IN

    30 mins

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Place the bananas into the baking dish. Combine the orange juice, lemon juice, sugar and salt in a pitcher or bowl; pour over the bananas. Dot with butter.
  3. Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Sprinkle with coconut before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 135 kcal
Carbohydrates: 26.2 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg
Fat: 3.9 g
Fiber: 2.2 g
Protein: 0.9 g
Sodium: 56 mg

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