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Papaya Poppyseed Dressing
Servings = 6 | Serving size =about 1/4 cup
This recipe can be multiplied by 2.
This recipe keeps well for 4 days in the refrigerator.
| 1 1/2 cups | papaya chunks |
| 1/4 cup | non-fat yogurt |
| 1/4 cup | reduced-fat sour cream |
| 1/2 cup | papaya juice |
| 1/2 tsp | salt |
| 2 Tbsp | cilantro leaves |
| 2 Tbsp | poppyseeds |
Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Chill for at least an hour before serving and overnight is best.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/4 cup | Servings 6
Calories 63 | Calories from Fat 23
Amount Per Serving (% Daily Value)
Total Fat 3g (4%) | Saturated Fat 1g (5%)
Monounsaturated Fat 0g | Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5 mg (2 %) | Sodium 211 mg (9 %)
Total Carbohydrates 9g (3%) | Sugars 7g
Dietary Fiber 1g (4%) | Protein 2g
Vitamin A 12% | Vitamin C 38 % | Calcium 9% | Iron 2%
Vitamin K 3 mcg | Potassium 168 mg | Magnesium 16 mg
"A fruit is a vegetable with looks and money."
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P. J. O'Rourke, Satirist
The refrigerator light goes on...
There is some research that indicates papaya may help aid digestion. The enzyme papain in the fruit mimics some of our own digestive enzymes.