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Baked stuffed Papaya: Yield: 4 servings This unusual recipe features papayas with a stuffing of ground beef, tomatoes, garlic, onions, and Parmesan cheese. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutesIngredients:
1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 pound ground beef 1 (16-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained 1 jalapeno chile, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 papayas (about 12 ounces each) 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
Preparation:
Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and garlic in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until beef is light brown. Drain; stir in tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, salt, and pepper. Break up tomatoes with fork. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered, until most of the liquid is evaporated, about 10 minutes.
Cut papayas lengthwise into halves and remove seeds. Place about 1/3 cup beef mixture in each papaya half. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Arrange in shallow roasting pan. Pour very hot water into pan to within 1 inch of tops of papaya halves. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees until papayas are very tender and hot, about 30 minutes. This Caribbean-inspired salsa combining black beans and papaya is great with grilled fish. It is also very good by itself, as a spicy summer-salad-type course. Yield: 4 servings Black Bean and Papaya Salsa RecipeThis Caribbean-inspired salsa combining black beans and papaya is great with grilled fish. It is also very good by itself, as a spicy summer-salad-type course.
Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutesIngredients:
1 cup cooked or canned black beans 2 ripe papayas, peeled, seeded and diced small 1/2 red bell pepper, diced small 1/2 green bell pepper, diced small 1/2 red onion, diced small 3/4 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup lime juice (about 4 limes) 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 2 Tablespoons ground cumin 1 Tablespoon minced red or green chile pepper of your choice Salt Fresh cracked black pepper
Preparation:
In a large mixing bowl, combine black beans, papaya, bell peppers, red onion, pineapple juice, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, chile pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix together well. This salsa will keep, covered and refrigerated, 4 to 5 days.
This Caribbean-inspired salsa is great with grilled fish. It is also very good by itself, as a spicy summer-salad-type course. Yield: about 2 cups Creamy Pomegranate Parfait RecipePomegranate, currants, almonds, papayas, and oranges shine in this easy fruit parfait. You may use regular cream cheese for the fruit sauce for a richer flavor, if you wish. It is good enough for dessert, but also great for breakfast.
Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutesIngredients:
1-1/2 cups (2 whole pomegranates) pomegranate seed pips 1/2 cup currants 3/4 cup slivered almonds 1 medium ripe papaya, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks Juice of 2 oranges (about 1/2 cup orange juice) 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese, at room temperature 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 6 dried plums 6 lime slices 12 mint leavesPreparation:
Gently stir together pomegranate, currants, and almonds until combined. Divide between 6 goblet glasses. Place papaya, orange juice, cream cheese, and cinnamon into a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Process until pureed and smooth. Divide papaya sauce evenly between the goblets, covering the pomegranate mixture. Garnish each dessert with 1 dried plum, 1 lime slice, and 2 mint leaves.
Chill for 1 hour before serving. Yield: 6 servingsPapaya Creamsicle Smoothie Recipe
Quick and easy smoothie recipe combines papayas with orange juice and frozen yogurt for a delicious drink suitable for breakfast, snack, or a light lunch. Feel free to substitute low-fat or non-fat yogurt. Use ice cream if you are feeling decadent.
Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutesIngredients:/p> 2 ripe papayas 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup vanilla frozen yogurt
Preparation:
Peel, seed and coarsely chop papayas. Combine papaya, orange juice, and frozen yogurt in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Yield: 2 servingsPapaya Salad Recipe
Tropical papaya is tossed with an easy homemade vinaigrette and sprinkled with lime juice for a light and refreshing salad. Try substituting cantaloupe for half of the papaya for a sweeter twist.Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
4 Tablespoons sunflower oil 2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 Tablespoon mayonnaise 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 4 cups peeled, seeded, and grated green papayas 2 Tablespoons chopped parsley 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juicePreparation:
Prepare the vinaigrette in a small bowl by combining the oil, wine vinegar, mayonnaise, garlic, salt, and pepper. Combine the papaya and vinaigrette in a large salad bowl. Sprinkle with parsley and lime juice. Yield: 6 servingsFor more Papaya receipts, write us at any time.