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“Delightful Veggie Delight: Portuguese Vegetarian Dessert for Your Romantic Evening”

Delightful Veggie Delight is a simple yet elegant Portuguese-inspired vegetarian dessert that combines the flavors of almond, banana, and walnut with a warm spice twist. Perfect for impressing your loved one on a romantic evening or adding a unique touch to any meal.

🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes - Cook Time: 25-30 minutes - Total Time: 40-45 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4 servings
🔥 Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Portuguese, Vegetarian

Allergens

Nuts (walnuts)

Ingredients

  • 1. 2 cups almond flour 2. 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 3. 1/4 cup maple syrup 4. 2 ripe bananas, mashed 5. 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 6. 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 7. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 8. 1 teaspoon cinnamon 9. 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 10. 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 11. Optional: coconut whipped cream for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix the almond flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together until evenly combined.
  3. In another bowl, combine the mashed bananas, maple syrup, coconut oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts.
  6. Pour the batter into a greased 9 inch round cake pan.
  7. Bake for 25 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool before serving, and garnish with coconut whipped cream if desired.

Chef’s Insight

The combination of flavors and textures in this dessert will create an unforgettable sensory experience.

Notes

Ensure you use ripe bananas for the best texture and flavor in this dessert.

Cultural or Historical Background

This recipe takes inspiration from traditional Portuguese desserts while incorporating a vegetarian twist for modern palates.