Ellie's Grilled Bananas with Chai Syrup
By Ellie Krieger, MS, RD
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Ingredients
For the chai syrup:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 chai tea bag
- 3/4 cup honey
- 5 black peppercorns
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
- 2 cardamom pods
- 2 cloves
- One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
For the grilled bananas:
- Cooking spray
- 4 ripe, firm bananas
Cooking Instructions
- To make the syrup, in a small saucepan, boil the water. Turn off the heat, add the teabag, and brew the tea, leaving the bag in the water until cool and the tea is very dark. Remove the tea bag, squeezing out the excess tea. Add the honey, spices, and ginger. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and simmer until the liquid has reduced to 1 cup, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 30 minutes. Using a fine-mesh strainer or tea brewer, strain out the whole spices and ginger. The syrup should be thinner than honey, but still have body.
- To grill the bananas, coat the grate of an outdoor grill or a grill pan with cooking spray and preheat over medium-high heat. Peel, then slice the bananas in half lengthwise. Grill the fruit until slightly softened and light grill marks form, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Place 2 banana halves on a dessert plate, drizzle with 2 tablespoons syrup, and serve.
Recipe provided courtesy of Ellie Krieger. © 2008-2009 In Balance, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
To learn more about Ellie Krieger, MS, RD -- New York Times bestselling author and host of Food Network’s Healthy Appetite -- go to www.elliekrieger.com.
For more of Ellie Krieger's recipes, eat-smart advice, and tips, check out her Kaboose column, Great Food, Healthy Family.
Nutrition Facts
Servings per Recipe:
4 (serving size: 2 banana halves and 2 tablespoons syrup)
Calories: 300
Total Fat: 0g
Protein: 2g
Carb: 79g
Fiber: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 20mg
4 (serving size: 2 banana halves and 2 tablespoons syrup)
This dish is an excellent source of manganese, vitamin B6, and vitamin C. It's also a good source of fiber, potassium, and riboflavin.
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