Brazilian Sweet Banana and Rice Dish
Description
In this Brazilian recipe, brown rice is topped with black beans, tomatoes, sausage, and served alongside sweet and sticky baked bananas.
Ingredients
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2 cups lemon juice
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1 cup white sugar
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 tablespoon rum
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6 ripe bananas, halved lengthwise
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7 cups water
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3 1/2 cups brown rice
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2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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2 teaspoons vegetable oil
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2 (4 ounce) links sausage
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2 pinches dried dill
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2 pinches dried basil
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2
Combine lemon juice, sugar, butter, and rum in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
3
Arrange bananas cut-side down in the baking dish. Pour enough sauce over bananas to cover, reserving any extra sauce for serving.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until bananas are soft and sticky, about 30 minutes.
5
Bring water and brown rice to a boil in another saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
6
Combine black beans and diced tomatoes in a skillet over low heat; heat until warmed through, about 10 minutes.
7
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage links; cook, flipping often, until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Slice sausage into small pieces.
8
Scoop rice into a large bowl. Pour black beans on top. Sprinkle dill and basil on top. Add sausage; mix gently to combine. Serve bananas alongside.