Diabetic Recipes
Papaya, Indian-Style
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1
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medium yellow-fleshed papaya, 8 ounces (240 g)
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1
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medium pink-fleshed papaya, 8 ounces (240 g)
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4
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teaspoons (20 ml) fresh lime juice
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2
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teaspoons (10 ml) rose water
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- Peel the papayas and trim off the stem end. Cut each papaya crosswise into 4 slices. Do
not remove the seeds.
- Place 1 yellow-fleshed papaya slice on each of 4 dessert plates. Partially top each with
a pink-fleshed papaya slice. Combine the lime juice and rose water. Sprinkle over the fruit
and serve.
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Per serving:
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61 calories (0% calories from fat), 1 g protein, 0 total fat (0 saturated fat), 15 g
carbohydrate, 3 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 5 mg sodium
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Diabetic exchanges:
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1 carbohydrate (fruit)
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Note: Rose water can be purchased in Indian and Middle Eastern markets, natural food stores,
and some larger supermarkets.
