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Title: Pistachio Roasted Bananas
Categories: Fruit
Yield: 6 servings

8 oz Shelled unsalted 2 c Cold whole milk
Natural pistachio nuts 6 Whole bananas,
Or walnuts or pecans Just underripe

======== CLEAR LIME SAUCE ========
1/2 c Sugar Of 6 limes
6 tb Water 1 Vanilla bean
Grated zest and juice Split lengthwise

======== ORANGE-STRAWBERRY SAUCE ========
1 pt Strawberries 1/4 c Grand Marnier liqueur

Preheat the oven to 350 F.

Soak the peeled nuts in the cold milk for 1 hour. Drain and dry on a
clean towel. Chop the nuts roughly and place in a large shallow dish.
Peel the bananas carefully to avoid breaking them. Gently press a
peeled banana into the nuts, turning to coat completely. Place on an
ungreased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining bananas.

Bake the bananas for 10-12 min. Let cool, then carefully place on 6
individual plates. Serve with either Clear Lime Sauce or
Orange-Strawberry on the side.

Clear Lime Sauce:
Place all of the ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
Remove from the heat and let cool; the sauce will thicken as it cools.

Note: Leave the vanilla bean in the sauce until it is completely
finished; remove it before serving.

Makes 1/3 cup

Orange-Strawberry Sauce:
Place the strawberries in a mixing bowl and mash with a fork to a
puree. Stir in the liqueur and mix well.

Grains, Rice, and Beans
by Kevin Graham
ISBN 1-885183-08-9
pg 157
Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 11-25-95