Baked Papaya
A simple baked papaya recipe made with fresh papaya, butter, sugar, and a sprinkle of salt
Servings 6 people
Calories 34kcal
Ingredients
- 1 rIpe papaya peeled, seeds removed and sliced
- 2 tablespoon coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoon butter dairy free for vegan
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) and grease a baking dish with 2 tbsps of butter to prevent sticking and for flavor (make sure to use all of the butter)
- Place the sliced papaya evenly in the greased baking dish, ensuring that they are not overlapping.
- Sprinkle the coconut sugar evenly over the papaya slices.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, remove the baked papaya from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. The papaya should be soft and tender, with the sugar completely melted.
- Serve the baked papaya as a standalone dessert with ice cream or as a topping for yogurt, oatmeal, or pancakes. The possibilities are endless!
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Nutrition
Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 299IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg