Sweet Potatoes and Roasted Bananas

To save time, poke several holes in the sweet potatoes
and microwave on high power for about 3 minutes.
Turn and cook another 3 minutes or until tender.
Set aside to cool and use as directed.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, washed
2 medium bananas, peeled and halved
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Red pepper flakes, to taste
3 tablespoons brown sugar
Dried parsley, for garnish

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
Using a fork, poke several holes in the sweet potatoes.
Bake until the potatoes are soft, about 1 hour.
Remove from the oven and set aside.
Peel when cool to the touch.
Place the banana halves in the prepared baking dish.
Bake uncovered until the fruit
is soft and juicy, about 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven and pour the
orange juice over the bananas.
Stir to scrape the drippings
and mash the bananas well.
In a large mixing bowl, add the bananas,
sweet potatoes, spices and brown sugar.
Using an electric mixer, blend until smooth.
Transfer to an ovenproof serving bowl
and return to the oven.
Bake until warmed through.
Garnish with parsley and serve.