Grilled bananas: A surprising dessert for your barbecue
Grilled bananas with nuts are a simple and delicious dessert recipe from the barbecue. It's quick and easy to prepare. The secret to the perfect texture and balanced sweetness lies in two key ingredients. Details below.
With the arrival of grilling season, our gardens fill with the aroma of spices, marinades, and smoke. While grilling is mainly associated with meat dishes, bananas are equally popular at my home.
Which bananas to choose for grilling?
I select bananas that are not too ripe so they don't fall apart during grilling. Ideally, their skin should be uniformly yellow. An alternative to traditional bananas is plantains, which also work great on the grill. Plantains, known as "vegetable bananas," have more starch and are less sweet, making them an ideal addition to meat dishes. Simply peel, slice, season, and then grill for about 15 minutes.
Recipe for grilled bananas
This simple dessert practically makes itself – just slice the fruit, add the ingredients, and wrap in aluminum foil. Under the heat, the walnuts release their aroma, and the honey caramelizes the bananas. This sweet ending to an afternoon barbecue is sure to delight everyone, not just children.
Ingredients:
- 100 g walnuts,
- 4 bananas,
- 150 g Greek yogurt,
- 4 tablespoons honey.
Instructions:
- Chop the walnuts and toast them in a dry pan.
- Peel the bananas and cut them into thicker slices, then pack them into aluminum foil pouches.
- Grill for 10–12 minutes. After this time, carefully unfold the foil, add a tablespoon of Greek yogurt, and the previously toasted walnuts.
- Optionally, you can sprinkle the dessert with grated chocolate, either dark or milk.
