Sweet Potato with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Banana and Walnuts

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Sweet Potato with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Banana and  Walnuts




? Easy to make, delicious to serve and a great way to display these on your plate with just about any meat.



1 to 2 pounds sweet potatoes, washed



2 medium bananas, peeled and halved

2 tablespoons orange juice

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon almond extract

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

3 tablespoons brown sugar or less if preferred

walnuts or almonds *optional



Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 F. Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.

Using a fork, poke several holes in the sweet potatoes. Microwave until the potatoes are soft, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the microwave oven and set aside. Cut lengthwise in halves and when cool to the touch, scoop out the potatoe with a spoon, and set aside in a bowl, reserving the jackets.

Place the banana halves in the prepared baking dish above. Bake uncovered until the fruit is soft and juicy, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and pour the orange juice over the bananas. Stir to scrape the drippings and mash the bananas well.

In a large mixing bowl, add the bananas, sweet potatoes, spices, extract and brown sugar. Using an electric mixer, or hand masher, blend until smooth.