Diabetic Recipes
Papaya and Star Fruit
(makes 4 servings)
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1
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large ripe papaya, peeled, ends trimmed, and cut crosswise into 4 slices
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1
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large star fruit (carambola), cut crosswise into 8 slices
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1
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tablespoon (15 ml) Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur (optional)
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- Arrange 1 papaya slice and 2 star fruit slices on each of 4 dessert plates. Sprinkle with
Grand Marnier (if using). Serve immediately.
No need to discard the papaya seeds; they are edible and delicious. Star fruit are
available through mid-winter; but if not available, substitute a medium peeled and sliced Navel
orange.
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Per serving:
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55 calories (4% calories from fat), 1 g protein, trace total fat (0.1 g saturated fat),
14 g carbohydrate, 3 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 4 mg sodium
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Exchanges:
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1 carbohydrate (1 fruit)
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