Banana Spring Rolls | Daily Mail Online

Simple but packed with flavour. I sometimes freeze these first and bake from frozen; just add an extra 15-20 minutes to the cooking time.

Serves 4

PREPARATION TIME 20 minutes

COOKING TIME 12-15 minutes

4 sheets filo pastry

2-3 sprays of rapeseed oil

4 small ripe bananas, peeled

1 level tsp ground allspice

small bunch of Thai basil,

finely chopped

• Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C fan/gas 6.

•  Lay out the four sheets of filo pastry, then spray lightly with the oil.

•  Place a banana on one end of each pastry sheet, then sprinkle with a little allspice and chopped basil. Roll the pastry over to cover the banana, then tuck in the sides. Finish by rolling up nice and tightly.

•  Place on a nonstick baking sheet and spray again lightly. Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes.

•  Leave to cool for 10 minutes before eating.

Nutrition Tip

Bananas are high in fibre and contain potassium, which may help to reduce blood pressure, water retention and also protect against stroke. 

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