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Akarubi (Rwandan Grilled Banana)
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Akarubi (Rwandan Grilled Banana)

4 ingredients 6 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

396
Calories
2g
Protein
25g
Fat
46g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Banana 1 medium (118g) 105
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Honey 1 tbsp (21g) 64
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • Ripe bananas , peeled
  • Butter or vegetable oil , for grilling
  • Cinnamon (optional, for sprinkling)
  • Honey , for drizzling (optional)

Directions

1

Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

2

Place the peeled bananas directly on the grill grates or grill pan.

3

Grill the bananas for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until they are lightly charred and softened.

4

Remove the grilled bananas from the heat and transfer them to a serving plate.

5

Optionally, sprinkle the grilled bananas with cinnamon for added flavor.

6

Serve hot as a dessert or snack. If desired, drizzle the grilled bananas with honey or maple syrup for additional sweetness.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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