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Foodie Friday: Rainbow Papaya Buddha Bowl

Here’s a great spring recipe from Australian Papaya: simple, healthy and fresh! 

Serves 4 | Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 8 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 fresh corn cob
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves
  • 6 lettuce leaves
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 small avocado, halved
  • 1/2 ripe papaya, peeled and cut in wedges
  • 1 spring onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 Tbsp toasted sunflower seeds
  • For the dressing
  • 1/4 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • pinch tsp chilli powder
  • pinch tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice

Method

  • In a small jar whisk together dressing ingredients.
  • Bring a pot of water to the boil, add corn and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Drain corn and brush with a small amount of the dressing. Place in a pre-heated skillet over medium-high heat and cook for 5 minutes, turning a few times until the kernels are slightly charred. Cut into four rounds.
  • Divide ingredients into two bowls. Sprinkle with spring onion and sunflower seeds, and drizzle with dressing.
  • Serve immediately.

TIP: You can substitute frozen corn kernels for fresh and simply sauté them with a tsp of dressing before adding to the bowl.

HEALTH INFO per serve: 2250kJ; Protein 33g; Total Fat 26g; Saturated Fat 5g; Carbohydrate 36g; Sugars 11g; Fibre 12g; Sodium 155mg.

Good source of protein. Excellent source of fibre. Low sodium.

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Foodie Friday: Papaya chia pudding with ‘nice cream’

Foodie FridayThis recipe for papaya chia pudding jars with chocolate ‘nicecream’ and granola was developed by Panacea’s Pantry for Australian Papaya.

Makes 2 large or 4 small | Prep time: 10 minutes, plus soaking time (30 mins)

Ingredients 

1 medium-sized papaya
1/3 cup yoghurt of choice
1/2 cup granola

Chia pudding

1/2 cup white chia seeds
2 1/3 cups coconut milk
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp lime zest

Chocolate ‘nicecream’

2 frozen bananas, chopped
1 tbsp cacao powder
2 tbsp coconut milk

Method

1. Make chia pudding by adding all ingredients to a bowl and whisking together. Set in the fridge for 20 minutes.

2. Cut the papaya in half, and remove the skin and seeds. Put half the papaya in a small blender and blitz until smooth, then dice the other half. Set aside.

3. In a clean blender, add the ‘nicecream’ ingredients and blitz into a smooth, thick consistency (you will need to use the tamper).

4. Assemble your jars (or put everything in a bowl!)- create layers of papaya, chia pudding, granola and yoghurt, then top with ‘nicecream’ and papaya chunks. Enjoy immediately.

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