Let the vibrant colors and tropical flavors of this papaya and lime dish refresh and energize you. Complemented with creamy banana slices and wild blueberries, it's like a little taste of paradise in a bowl.
The amino acids and enzymes in papaya form unique phytochemical compounds that, according to Anthony William, help the body fight viruses. Papaya also contains powerful coenzymes that help maintain an alkaline environment in the intestinal tract.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups diced papaya;
- 2 tbsp raw honey or pure maple syrup, or 2 pitted Medjool dates;
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice (optional).
For garnish:
- 1 ripe banana, sliced;
- 2 tbsp wild blueberries (fresh or thawed).
Instructions:
Place the papaya, honey (maple syrup or dates) and lime juice in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour into a serving bowl and garnish with banana slices and wild blueberries. Serve immediately.
Serves 1-2 people.
Note:
If you have tried papaya and didn't like the taste, it's likely the fruit wasn't ripe enough or wasn't a particularly flavorful variety. When fully ripe, papaya is sweet, aromatic, and has an incredibly delicate texture that literally melts in your mouth. It's worth trying papaya from different suppliers (avoiding Hawaiian varieties) and learning to recognize when the fruit is fully ripe to enjoy the true taste and qualities of this remarkable fruit.
