Diabetic Recipes
Havana Bananas
(makes 6 servings)
| 3 | large ripe firm bananas, cut in half crosswise |
| 1 | fresh lime, quartered |
| refrigerated butter-flavored cooking spray |
| 1 | tablespoon (12 g) reduced-fat margarine |
| 2 | tablespoons (24 g) light brown sugar |
| 3 | tablespoons (45 ml) rum |
| 1 | tablespoon (15 ml) sliced almonds |
- Peel bananas and cut in half lengthwise. Squeeze lime juice over each banana quarter.
- Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add margarine and place over medium heat. Add bananas and sauté for 2 minutes per side, turning once. Sprinkle bananas with brown sugar; sauté for 1 more minute.
- Remove from heat and pour on rum. Carefully ignite and shake the skillet until flames are extinguished. Sprinkle with almonds and serve, 2 quarters per person, on individual dessert plates.
| Per serving: | 107 calories (16% calories from fat), 1 g protein, 2 g total fat (0.4 g saturated fat), 21 g carbohydrate, f2 g dietary fiber, 0 choleserol, 24 mg sodium |
| Diabetic Exchanges: | 1 1/2 carbohydrate (fruit), 1/2 fat |
