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Figue Vert (Green Banana) Gratin

A home-style Figue Vert (Green Banana) Gratin made with Chicken Stock X Ground Nutmeg, Butter Pn Cinnamon, and Light Cream Or Milk C Fresh Bread Crumbs. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 2 cup
• 2 tbsp
• 1 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Grated Gruyere cheese can be used instead of cheddar cheese.

2. 2

   Place bananas in saucepan and add just enough chicken stock to cover.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until bananas are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.

4. 4

   Let cool slightly.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, heat butter in a small frypan and saute onions until tender.

6. 6

   Add the onions, cream, beaten eggs to cooked bananas until combined; season with salt, nutmeg and cinnamon to taste. Mixture will be quite moist.

7. 7

   Place banana mixture in a buttered shallow baking dish. Combine cheese with bread crumbs; sprinkle over top.

8. 8

   Bake at 350 for 35 - 40 minutes or until top is golden.