Afghan Monkey

Delight your taste buds with the bold and unexpected flavors of "Afghan Monkey," a unique fusion dish that combines sweet, savory, and nutty elements in perfect harmony. This quick and easy recipe features caramelized ripe bananas lightly spiced with cumin, topped with toasted almonds, pistachios, and sweet dried apricots for a satisfying crunch. A drizzle of creamy yogurt infused with honey, salt, and a touch of black pepper adds tangy complexity, while a sprinkle of fresh cilantro offers a burst of herbal freshness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile dish can be served as an exotic appetizer or a creative dessert. Perfect for those seeking a blend of texture and flavor, "Afghan Monkey" is sure to captivate your palate and impress your guests. Keywords: Afghan Monkey recipe, sweet and savory banana dish, quick exotic appetizer, spiced bananas with nuts, creative dessert ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 pieces ripe bananas
• 50 grams almonds
• 50 grams pistachios
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh cilantro
• 50 grams chopped dried apricots
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 100 grams unsweetened yogurt
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel the bananas and slice them into 1-inch thick rounds. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the ground cumin to the skillet and toast for 30 seconds until aromatic.

Step 4

Add the banana slices to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until lightly caramelized. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together honey, unsweetened yogurt, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This will be the sauce.

Step 6

Roughly chop the almonds and pistachios, then toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Step 7

Arrange the caramelized banana slices on a serving plate.

Step 8

Sprinkle the chopped dried apricots, toasted nuts, and fresh cilantro over the bananas.

Step 9

Drizzle the yogurt-honey sauce over the top.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a sweet and savory appetizer or dessert.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	552.5 grams (552.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1225

Total Fat 63.60g	82%
Saturated Fat 7.00g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1199mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 155.20g	56%
Dietary Fiber 25.30g	90%
Total Sugars 92.50g
Protein 26.60g	53%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 257mg	20%
Iron 8mg	46%
Potassium 2315mg	49%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.0%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 47.8%