Oatmeal Banana Brûlée
This comes from Westin Hotels & Resorts, which has launched a SuperFoods-focused menu – full of fruits, vegetables, grains and proteins known to improve well-being and longevity.
4 cups water
1 cup steel-cut oats
Salt to tasteunsalted butter
1 tbsp
2 bananas, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
5 tbsp sugar in the raw
In medium saucepan, bring water to boil over high heat. Add oatmeal; stir well. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, to desired doneness, about 20 to 30 minutes. Season with salt. Let stand 5 minutes.
In medium skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add bananas and 1 tablespoon sugar. Cook, stirring gently, until golden, about 5 minutes.
Divide oatmeal among 4 bowls. Top each with equal portion bananas. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar on each portion. Caramelize tops using crème brûlée torch. Or, if using ovenproof bowls, put under preheated broiler 5 minutes.
Makes 4 servings.
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