Tasty ways to add some lutein rich papaya into your life

Research from leading nutritionists hails Papaya as the new superfood due to its high vitamin, mineral and phytochemical content. With new great tasting, exotic Rubicon Papaya juice, you can benefit from all the goodness of the fruit with ease.

Lutein found in Rubicon’s Papaya juice has been proven to help reduce the risks of age relataed macular degeneration, which causes 50% of blindness in the UK, and the vitamins and minerals contained in the juice help prevent a number of health conditions from arthritis to cancer.

So, why not super fruit your day by adding a little of the delicious Rubicon Papaya to your diet and help your body along the way.

Here are a few simple recipes to get you started:

Smoked Chicken & Papaya Salad

A fresh, light summer salad, perfect for al fresco dining or a light lunch.

Method

1. Trim the beans and cut them in half. Bring a pan of lightly salted water to the boil and cook the beans for 3 minutes, drain and refresh under cold running water.

2. Use 2 forks to shred the chicken into small pieces. Peel and cut the onion. Peel the papaya, slice in half and scoop out the seeds using a small teaspoon. Thinly slice the papaya and place in a large bowl with the cooked beans, shredded chicken, sliced onion, bean sprouts and watercress. Toss together thoroughly and divide between 4 individual serving plates.

3. To prepare the dressing, place all the ingredients in a screw top jar, shake well for a minute and drizzle generously over the salad before serving.

Ingredients:

100g/4oz fine green beans
350g/12oz cooked smoked chicken
1 small red onion
1 ripe papaya
100g/4oz bean sprouts
150g/5oz watercress

For the dressing:

100ml /4floz Rubicon Papaya Juice
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime
3tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp wholegrain mustard
1 tsp maple syrup

Papaya & Pomegranate Tartlets

These fluffy fruit tartlets make a delicious light snack over lunch or a tasty after dinner treat.

Method

1. Arrange the tartlet cases onto a tray. Roughly chop the papaya and place in a blender with the lime marmalade. Blend until smooth. Spread a little of this fruit puree over the base of each tartlet case.

2. Whip the cream until it forms soft peaks, fold in the Rubicon Papaya Juice Drink and whip again for a few seconds until mixture holds its shape.

3. Spoon over the fruit puree and level with the back of a spoon.

4. To decorate, arrange fresh slices of papaya on top of each tart and scatter with a few pomegranate seeds.

Ingredients:

8 individual pastry tartlet cases
1 fresh ripe papaya
300ml/1/2pt double cream
3tbsp Rubicon Papaya Juice

Papaya Colis

This fruity sauce will liven up ice-cream or natural yogurt. Or why not try a little stirred into your favourite smoothie recipe for a hint of the exotic!

Method

1. Peel the skin off the papaya, slice in half and scoop out the seeds using a small spoon. Roughly dice the flesh and place in a food processor with Rubicon Papaya Juice Drink, honey and lime juice.

2. Liquidise until smooth then pass through a fine sieve. Keep stored in a covered container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Serve spooned over yogurt, ice cream or drizzled over fresh fruit.

Ingredients:

1 ripe papaya
300ml / 1/2pt Rubicon Papaya Juice
2 tbsp clear honey

Try adding Papaya to your salads or puddings or get the same great taste with all the health benefits from Rubicon’s delicious new Papaya Juice Drink, available in handy 288ml and family size 1 litre cartons.

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