Mexican Papaya Buddha Bowl

Name: Mexican Papaya Buddha Bowl
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 ear fresh corn; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained; ¼ cup fresh coriander leaves; 6 lettuce leaves; 1 cup cooked brown rice; 1 cup shredded cooked chicken; 1 small avocado, halved; ½ ripe papaya, peeled and cut in wedges; 1 spring onion, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp toasted sunflower seeds; ¼ tsp sweet paprika; ¼ tsp cumin; pinch (tsp) chilli powder; pinch (tsp) sea salt; ¼ tsp maple syrup; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lime juice; You can substitute frozen corn kernels for fresh and simply sauté them with a tsp of dressing before adding to the bowl.

Papaya Recipes

CategoryDinner, Lunch

Yields2 Servings

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time8 mins

INGREDIENTS

1 ear fresh corn

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained

¼ cup fresh coriander leaves

6 lettuce leaves

1 cup cooked brown rice

1 cup shredded cooked chicken

1 small avocado, halved

½ ripe papaya, peeled and cut in wedges

1 spring onion, thinly sliced

1 tbsp toasted sunflower seeds

FOR THE DRESSING

¼ tsp sweet paprika

¼ tsp cumin

pinch (tsp) chilli powder

pinch (tsp) sea salt

¼ tsp maple syrup

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp lime juice

TIPS

You can substitute frozen corn kernels for fresh and simply sauté them with a tsp of dressing before adding to the bowl.

METHOD

In a small jar whisk together dressing ingredients.

Bring a pot of water to the boil, add corn and cook for 3 minutes. Drain corn and brush with a small amount of the dressing. Place in a pre-heated skillet over medium-high heat and cook for 5 minutes, turning a few times until the kernels are slightly charred. Cut into four rounds.

Divide ingredients into two bowls. Sprinkle with spring onion and sunflower seeds, and drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.

Ingredients