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Papaya Lime Carpaccio with Mint Pesto

Papaya Lime Carpaccio with Mint Pesto

20 min.
Time:
88
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
100 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
1 ripe Papaya
½ Lime
8 large leaves mint
3 Cashews
How healthy are the main ingredients?
PapayaLimemintCashew
Preparation
1.
Papaya Lime Carpaccio with Mint Pesto preparation step 1

Halve the papaya lengthwise and remove the core with a teaspoon.

2.
Papaya Lime Carpaccio with Mint Pesto preparation step 2

Peel the papaya halves and cut the flesh into approximately 1/2-inch thick slices.

3.
Papaya Lime Carpaccio with Mint Pesto preparation step 3

Rinse the lime in hot water and wipe dry. With a peeler, shave zest into wide strips, then cut crosswise into very fine strips (julienne).

4.
Papaya Lime Carpaccio with Mint Pesto preparation step 4

Finely chop half of the lime strips.

5.
Papaya Lime Carpaccio with Mint Pesto preparation step 5

Squeeze out lime juice and drizzle 1-2 teaspoons over papaya slices.

6.
Papaya Lime Carpaccio with Mint Pesto preparation step 6

Rinse mint, shake dry and pluck leaves. Reserve some leaves for garnish. Put remaining leaves in a mortar with the chopped lime zest and 1 teaspoon water and grind to a fine paste.

7.
Papaya Lime Carpaccio with Mint Pesto preparation step 7

Finely chop the cashews and add to the mint pesto.

8.
Papaya Lime Carpaccio with Mint Pesto preparation step 8

Arrange the papaya decoratively on a plate and spoon the pesto over the slices. Garnish with mint leaves and lime strips and serve.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie88 cal.(4 %)
Protein3 g(3 %)
Fat3 g(3 %)
Carbohydrates12 g(8 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage6 g(20 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

Papain in the papaya is the perfect digestive aid! The protein-splitting enzyme supports intestinal activity and purifies and boosts the metabolism. Extra vitamin C from the papaya promotes fitness and ensures firm connective tissue.

Even smarter

Even smarter

This carpaccio can be topped with some low-fat cream cheese. This will add a portion of protein that is very filling!

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