Sauteed Bananas and Sweet Potatoes
Transform your mealtime into a cozy, caramelized indulgence with this Sauteed Bananas and Sweet Potatoes recipe! Featuring tender slices of sweet potatoes and ripe bananas cooked to golden perfection in a buttery brown sugar glaze, this dish is a comforting blend of sweet and spiced flavors. Infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of vanilla, each bite melts in your mouth with warm, aromatic notes. Quick to prepare with just 10 minutes of prep time and ready in under half an hour, this versatile recipe works beautifully as a unique side dish or a decadent dessert. Serve it warm and elevate the experience with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a dollop of whipped cream for a truly memorable treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 ripe bananas
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the sweet potato slices and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until slightly tender but not fully cooked. Drain and set aside.
Peel the bananas and slice them into thick diagonal pieces (about 1 inch thick). Drizzle the banana slices with lemon juice to prevent browning and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture forms a smooth caramel-like sauce.
Add the par-cooked sweet potato slices to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, flipping occasionally, until they are golden and caramelized on both sides.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and gently stir in the banana slices. Cook for 2-3 minutes, being careful not to break them apart, until they are warmed through and lightly caramelized.
Drizzle the vanilla extract over the mixture and carefully stir to combine.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the sauteed bananas and sweet potatoes to a serving dish.
Serve warm as a sweet side dish or dessert. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of additional cinnamon or a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
854 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.4 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.2 g | 111% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 640 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.2 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 935 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
