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Mangoes, which are native to South/Southeast Asia, come in many colors including yellow, orange, red, green, and some have skins that feature several of those colors.  Inside the fruit, there is a large oblong pit that contains the seed which can be difficult to detach from the fruit.  Mangoes feature prominently in the cuisines of Southeast Asia including the Philippines and India, where it is the national fruit.   They can be found in jams, jellies, chutneys, curries, salads, smoothies, ice cream, and they can also be eaten raw.

Using mangoes can be somewhat challenging because of the pit.  Generally, mangoes should have the skins removed before using because, while they are edible, they can cause an allergic reaction in some people.  Once the skin is removed, the fruit must be chopped away from the pit.

Mangoes contain about 60 calories per 3.5 ounces and are high in both Vitamin C and folate.  They are also rich in antioxidants.

Here are some great ways for you to use mangoes this month to fill your family’s plate  with fresh, nutritious food.

1. Mango Lassi
2. Mango Chutney
3. Grilled Red Chile Buttermilk Chicken with Spicy Mango Honey Glaze
4. Mango, Strawberry, and Pineapple Smoothie
5. Mambo Chicken with Mango Salsa
6. Chipotle Mango BBQ Chicken
7. Mexican Mango Cake
8. Strawberry, Mango, and Mesclun Salad
9. Avocado Mango Salsa
10. Macadamia Crusted Sea Bass with Mango Cream Sauce
11. Mahi Mahi with Coconut Rice and Mango Salsa
12. Mango Blueberry Muffins with Coconut Streusel
13. Bourbon Mango Pulled Pork
14. Spicy Indian Chicken and Mango Curry
15. Spicy Mango Sweet Potato Chicken
16. Chicken and Pasta in a Mango Cream Sauce
17. Chunky Mango Guacamole
18. Mango and Red Cabbage Slaw
19. Strawberry Mango Pound Cake Shortcakes
20. Grilled Yellowtail with Mango Salsa
21. Jerk Chicken with Mango Chutney and Fried Plantains
22. Caprese Salad with Roasted Mango Dressing
23. Jay’s Potato Crusted Fish with Mango Salsa
24. Mango Cheesecake with Basil Lemon Syrup
25. Cucumber Mango Salsa
26. Curried Mango Chicken
27. Jerk Turkey Burgers with Mango Salsa
28. Homemade Mango and Jalapeno Jelly
29. Chicken with Mango Barbecue Sauce
30. Coconut Lime Cheesecake with Mango Coulis
31. Mango Salsa Chicken
32. Mango Cardamom Bread Pudding
33. Spicy Mango Salad
34. Poblano Pepper and Mango Quesadillas
35. Grilled Chicken with Apple Mango Chutney
36. Kale Salad with Mango Vinaigrette
37. Mango Lime Cream Pie
38. Mango Chicken Piccata
39. Cilantro Lime Quinoa
40. Chipotle Tilapia Tacos with Mango Cilantro Salsa

Related articles

• Mad for Mangos (fillyourplate.org)
• What’s in Season July 2014 (fillyourplate.org)
• Cool as Cucumbers  (fillyourplate.org)