what’s in season [WITH CAFE CULTURE]
CARAMBOLA (Starfruit) Benefits:
SILVERBEET
It’s a good source of potassium and vitamin C, and a source of dietary fibre.
Benefits:
Serving Suggestion:
Native to the Mediterranean,
Slice crossways and combine with passionfruit and papaya for a
silverbeet has an earthy
refreshing fruit salad. Serve with yoghurt.
flavour and is a good source
Slice crossways into star shapes and serve on a cheese platter.
of folate, fibre and vitamins A and C. Silverbeet is often mistaken for spinach. Serving Suggestion: Wash silverbeet in cold salted water and drain, then shred and add raw to salads. Alternatively, slice and use in stir-fries, curries, quiches, soups or as part of a side dish. Cook silverbeet as
RED PAPAYA
briefly as possible to retain maximum nutrient content.
Benefits: It’s an excellent source of vitamin C and also provides beta carotene. Serving Suggestion: Combine chopped red papaya, red onion, fresh coriander, lime juice and fresh red chilli. Serve as a salsa with fish. Slice and top with vanilla ice-cream, passionfruit, toasted shredded coconut and macadamias for a tropical sundae. 22
