Low Carbohydrate Desserts Recipes - Fruit Platter with Spices Recipe

Ingredients

Serve 6

• 1 pineapple

• 2 papayas

• 1 small melon

• juice of 2 limes

• 2 pomegranates

• ground ginger and ground nutmeg, for sprinkling

• mint sprigs, to decorate

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Method:

1. Peel the pineapple. Remove the core and any remaining eyes, then cut the flesh lengthways into thin wedges. Peel the papayas, cut them in half, and then into thin wedges.

2. Halve the melon and remove the seeds. Cut into thin wedges and remove the skin. Arrange the fruit on six individual plates and sprinkle with the lime juice.

3. Cut the pomegranates in half using a sharp knife, then scoop out the seeds, discarding any pith.

4. Sprinkle the seeds over the fruit, then sprinkle the salad with a little ginger and nutmeg to taste. Decorate with sprigs of fresh mint and serve immediately.

VARIATION : The selection of fruit can be varied according to what is available. Guava and mango make an exotic combination' but oranges and plums are also good.

NOTE: A simple fresh fruit platter sprinkled with spices makes a healthy dessert. It is low in fat and offers a range of essential vitamins and minerals that are needed for good health.