Banana pecan compote

Chef's note:

For a more decadent sauce, you can add 1 tablespoon of butter after the orange juice has reduced. Cook butter just until melted.

Ingredients

1. 4 very ripe sliced medium bananas
2. 2 tablespoons brown sugar
3. 1/2 cup orange juice
4. 1 teaspoon vanilla
5. 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
6. 2 tablespoons chopped pecans

Directions

Heat a medium saucepan to medium heat. Add bananas and brown sugar and saute until sugar dissolves, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add orange juice, vanilla and cinnamon. Let the orange juice reduce for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Top with pecans before serving.

Created by the executive wellness chef and registered dietitians at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.