Check out these delicious ideas for how to prepare mangos (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)
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.
- Mango Lassi
- Mango Chutney
- Grilled Red Chile Buttermilk Chicken with Spicy Mango Honey Glaze
- Mango, Strawberry, and Pineapple Smoothie
- Mambo Chicken with Mango Salsa
- Chipotle Mango BBQ Chicken
- Mexican Mango Cake
- Strawberry, Mango, and Mesclun Salad
- Avocado Mango Salsa
- Macadamia Crusted Sea Bass with Mango Cream Sauce
- Mahi Mahi with Coconut Rice and Mango Salsa
- Mango Blueberry Muffins with Coconut Streusel
- Bourbon Mango Pulled Pork
- Spicy Indian Chicken and Mango Curry
- Spicy Mango Sweet Potato Chicken
- Chicken and Pasta in a Mango Cream Sauce
- Chunky Mango Guacamole
- Mango and Red Cabbage Slaw
- Strawberry Mango Pound Cake Shortcakes
- Grilled Yellowtail with Mango Salsa
- Jerk Chicken with Mango Chutney and Fried Plantains
- Caprese Salad with Roasted Mango Dressing
- Jay’s Potato Crusted Fish with Mango Salsa
- Mango Cheesecake with Basil Lemon Syrup
- Cucumber Mango Salsa
- Curried Mango Chicken
- Jerk Turkey Burgers with Mango Salsa
- Homemade Mango and Jalapeno Jelly
- Chicken with Mango Barbecue Sauce
- Coconut Lime Cheesecake with Mango Coulis
- Mango Salsa Chicken
- Mango Cardamom Bread Pudding
- Spicy Mango Salad
- Poblano Pepper and Mango Quesadillas
- Grilled Chicken with Apple Mango Chutney
- Kale Salad with Mango Vinaigrette
- Mango Lime Cream Pie
- Mango Chicken Piccata
- Cilantro Lime Quinoa
- Chipotle Tilapia Tacos with Mango Cilantro Salsa
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