Best 7 Zesty Orange Banana Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary adventure with our tantalizing Zesty Orange Banana Sauce, a versatile condiment that elevates both sweet and savory dishes to new heights. This delectable sauce boasts a vibrant blend of sweet oranges, ripe bananas, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic spices, creating a symphony of flavors that will captivate your taste buds. Whether you're seeking a tangy glaze for grilled chicken, a luscious dip for fruit skewers, or a sweet and tangy topping for pancakes and waffles, this versatile sauce has you covered. Dive into our collection of delectable recipes to discover the endless possibilities of this culinary delight. Zest up your culinary creations with our Orange Banana Sauce.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY BANANA PEPPER SAUCE



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Provided by The Kitchen Whisperer

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh banana peppers, stem and seeds removed
1 tablespoon minced garlic
6-ounces tomato paste
28 ounces can tomato puree
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2-3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1-2 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil starts to shimmer add the onions and banana peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add in the garlic, stir and cook for 2 minutes. Next add in the tomato paste, stir to incorporate and cook for 3-5 minutes or until you can "smell" the tomato paste start to warm up.
  • Add in the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine. Bring to a low boil and reduce the heat to a simmer.
  • Cook for 30 minutes stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust for seasonings. At this point, you can leave chunky or for a smoother consistency use an immersion blender.
  • Store in a sealed container in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize cup, Calories 282 calories, Sugar 32.5 g, Sodium 697.4 mg, Fat 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 54.5 g, Fiber 11.4 g, Protein 12.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

ORANGE SAUCE



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The cheery color and pleasing flavor of this sauce will wake you up in the morning. It's tasty over pancakes or waffles. It's a refreshing, lower-calorie alternative to maple syrup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 10m

Yield 1/3 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/3 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon butter

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and zest. Stir in orange juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened to a syrup consistency. Remove from the heat; whisk in butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

ZESTY ORANGE BANANA SAUCE



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Make and share this Zesty Orange Banana Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by WizzyTheStick

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 cup orange juice
3 firm ripe bananas
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon minced candied ginger
3 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel and slice bananas to 1/2" thick.
  • Melt butter in large frying pan. Add brown sugar, orange juice, grated orange peel and candied ginger. Stir until blended and bubbly. Add bananas and gently turn fruit over medium high heat until hot and sauce bubbles, 1-2 minutes. Stir in liqeuer.
  • Spoon hot fruit mixture over ice-cream to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.5, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 88.1, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 25.4, Protein 1.2

HOMEMADE CRANBERRY SAUCE - WITH ORANGE & LEMON ZEST



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This is not like the traditional "open the can, slip out the solid cylindrical figure" type of cranberry sauce. Instead, this cranberry sauce is full of bright, fresh flavor...more like a gelatin salad! The fresh cranberries make this sauce a beautiful red color. You'll be proud to add this easy-to-make, shimmering dish to your holiday table.

Provided by Clever Cooking

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb fresh cranberries (frozen will be bitter)
2 cups water
3/4 cup sugar (or to taste)
2 oranges (juiced and zested)
1 lemon (juiced and zested)
2 tablespoons gelatin

Steps:

  • Put washed cranberries into pan with water.
  • Add orange and lemon zest.
  • Simmer 10 minutes until berries soften.
  • Sweeten to taste with sugar.
  • Add gelatin to the orange and lemon juice. Mix together and add to the cranberries.
  • Pour cranberry sauce into a bowl and chill completely before serving. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WRdEnbdSEs.
  • Optional: Have a molded salad bowl? Spray with cooking spray, then pour the cranberry sauce into the bowl to chill and set. Invert the bowl on a plate to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.6, Fat 0.2, Sodium 9, Carbohydrate 40.8, Fiber 5, Sugar 32.5, Protein 2.8

GINGER CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Cranberries add sparkle to the Thanksgiving meal.

Provided by Sheila Lukins

Categories     Sauce     Ginger     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Cranberry     Christmas Eve     Parade

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

16 ounces fresh cranberries, picked over and rinsed
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
Finely grated zest from 1 orange

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all of the ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the berries pop open, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • 2. Skim foam off the surface with a metal spoon and discard. Cool to room temperature. Refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 months.

SPICY ORANGE ZEST BEEF



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This spicy orange zest beef recipe is not supposed to be Chinese food, or even Americanized Chinese take-out food. It is a lower-fat alternative while still a quick, easy, and surprisingly flavorful meal.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 2h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound beef tenderloin, cut into 1/2 inch strips
¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon hot chile paste (such as sambal oelek)
1 tablespoon brown sugar, or to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
cooking spray
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 bunch green onions, sliced - white parts and tops separated
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine beef, orange juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, hot chili paste, brown sugar, and garlic in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Strain beef in a colander set over a large bowl, allowing beef to drain thoroughly, about 5 minutes. Reserve marinade.
  • Stir water and cornstarch into the bowl of marinade. Whisk until cornstarch is dissolved, set aside.
  • Spray skillet with cooking spray and place over high heat. Cook beef for 1 minute without stirring; cook and stir for an additional minute.
  • Stir in light parts of green onion and orange zest; cook for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in marinade and green onion tops; cook and stir until beef is no longer pink inside and sauce is reduced and thick, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 57.6 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 888.3 mg, Sugar 10 g

SPICY ORANGE CHICKEN



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My Spicy Orange Chicken has the same flavor profile as its take-out counterpart, Orange Chicken: the sweet orange, the spicy chilies, and the Asian condiments. I make this without oil, making something much lighter and very tasty.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup orange juice
⅓ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, grated
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
1 bunch green onions, sliced, white parts and tops separated
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced into rings
1 red bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
½ cup sugar snap peas
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 bunch cilantro leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Whisk orange juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, fish sauce, soy sauce, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes in a large bowl.
  • Mix in chicken pieces and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Remove chicken from refrigerator and drain thoroughly in colander, reserving marinade.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over high heat. Cook and stir chicken for 2 minutes; spoon out any excess liquid.
  • Continue to cook and stir until chicken caramelizes, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in white portions of green onions, garlic, and orange zest; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour in half of reserved marinade. Simmer until reduced and thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in jalapeno pepper, bell pepper, and sugar snap peas; cook and stir until vegetables are warmed, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in green portions of green onions; cook and stir 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 103.4 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 627 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

Tips:

  • For a creamier sauce, use ripe bananas and blend them until smooth.
  • To make the sauce tangier, add more lemon juice or vinegar.
  • If you don't have fresh oranges on hand, you can use orange juice concentrate or frozen orange juice.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce for a little kick.
  • Serve the sauce over chicken, fish, shrimp, or tofu for a delicious and healthy meal.

Conclusion:

Zesty orange-banana sauce is a versatile and flavorful sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it sweet, tangy, or spicy, this sauce is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to add some flavor to your meals, give zesty orange-banana sauce a try.

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