10 Sweet and Juicy Mango Recipes
Juicy, sweet, and absolutely delicious, mangos add that perfect tropical taste to whatever dish you put them in. They work as a fruity addition to salads, can offer a sweet complement to a variety of meats, and work especially well chopped or blended to perfection in a number of desserts. And of course, they're enjoyable just as is!
So whether you like your mangos tossed into savory dishes or mixed in with other fruits, we've found some of the best mango recipes to enjoy while they're here!
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Mango Avocado Pasta Salad
If there's one thing to know about mangos, it's that they add a bright, tropical flavor to whatever dish you put them in.
Serve this fruity, tropical pasta salad with grilled chicken or spicy tofu.
Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large mango, peeled, pitted and chopped
1 large avocado, cubed
1/4 cup sliced red onion
8 ounces whole-wheat spiral pasta
1/2 cup fresh basil, slivered
1/2 cup roasted cashews, coarsely chopped
Directions
Put on a pot of water for cooking the pasta, and add a large pinch of salt.
In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, honey and salt. Whisk to mix.
Add the mango, avocado and red onions. Cook the pasta according to package directions, about 10 minutes, then rinse and drain.
Add the pasta to the bowl; toss to coat and mix well. Mix in the basil and top with cashews.
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Mango Jicama Guacamole
Sweet mango and crunchy jicama add a nice twist to a fairly traditional guacamole in this recipe from Co+op.
Spread it on tacos, use it as a chip dip, or toss it in with a salad.
Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped mango
1/2 cup cubed jicama
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
2 large ripe avocados
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, smashed
2 small scallions, chopped
1 pinch chili powder
Directions
Peel and chop the mango and jicama in small, even pieces; sprinkle with a teaspoon of lime juice and reserve.
Halve the avocados and remove the pits; scoop the flesh into a medium bowl. Mash coarsely with a fork, then add the remaining tablespoon of lime juice, salt and garlic and mix. Stir in the scallions.
Spread the guacamole in a small serving bowl. Sprinkle mango and jicama on top of the guacamole, then dust with chili powder. Serve immediately with chips or quesadillas.
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Coconut Mango Muffins
Here's a tropical take on muffins that incorporates both mango and coconut into the mix.
Sub in almond flour for a sweet, healthier paleo alternative to traditional flour.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly whisked
1/4 cup melted virgin coconut oil
3/4 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons fresh lime zest
1 cup finely chopped mango
3 tablespoons shredded coconut
3 tablespoons turbinado sugar (optional)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. In a large bowl, combine the flours, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and brown sugar and whisk to combine. Reserve.
In a medium bowl, lightly whisk the egg, then whisk in the coconut oil, coconut milk, lime juice, and zest. Stir the coconut milk mixture into the flour mixture, just until moistened, then stir in the mango.
Fill muffin cups 3/4 full, then sprinkle the tops with coconut and, if desired, turbinado sugar. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out with no wet batter clinging to it. Cool muffins in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes before tapping the pan to remove them and letting them finish cooling on the rack.
Recipe and photo adapted from Co+op
Fiery Golden Mango Tonic
Nothing clears up the sinuses quite like a fiery ginger does.
Here, ginger is paired with sweet mangos and soothing chamomile tea to create a tonic that's perfect for cold and flu season.
Or, toss in some vodka for a spicy adult beverage!
Find the full recipe at Half Baked Harvest
5-Ingredient Mango Salsa
An easy way to use a stockpile of mango is to chop it up and toss it in a salsa!
This mango salsa calls for just 5 simple ingredients and is easy to toss together for Taco Tuesday.
Serve this salsa as you would a tomato-based one. We recommend using it on fish tacos, though. The sweet flavor is the perfect pairing for cod or tilapia.
Find the full recipe at Gimme Some Oven
Curried Chicken with Mango Salad
There's something about combining curry with mango that results in a pleasantly satisfying dish that fills both your sweet and salty cravings.
Here, juicy and flavorful chicken thighs are lightly marinated in a curry mix before they're grilled and charred to perfection.
A simple mango salad of red onion, mint, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, and of course mangos, adds a sweet touch to the herby chicken.
Find the full recipe at EatingWell
Tomato and Mango Salad in Aguachile
Consider aguachile a close relative of ceviche. It's a bit spicier, and in this dish, shrimp is replaced with tomatoes, making it a vegan-friendly option.
Chiles provide the heat while lime juice adds the acidic element.
Serve this mango side dish along with tacos, grilled chicken, or steak.
Find the full recipe at Bon Appetit
Cilantro Lime Salmon with Mango Salsa
Herby, charred salmon pairs perfectly with sweet mango salsa in this one-skillet recipe from Half Baked Harvest.
The mango salsa is a simple combination of mango, jalapeńo, and lime, allowing for the flavor of each to really make a statement.
The dry rub for the salmon is spicy, garlicky, and slightly sweet, and all those flavors are highlighted by the mango salsa.
Find the full recipe at Half Baked Harvest
Vitamin C Superfruit Salad
Whether you're dealing with a nasty cold or are just craving citrus, this vitamin C salad is packed full of all sorts of fruits including mango, kiwi, and mixed citrus.
Turmeric adds a bright yellow color to the dish while lime juice adds an acidic flavor profile to the salad.
Add crushed red pepper or tajin for a kick of heat.
Find the full recipe at Bon Appetit
Sweet Sticky Rice with Mangoes and Sesame Seeds
This Thai-inspired dessert is a fairly simple dish that is perfectly sweet and best served at room temperature. Too cold and the rice will be rock hard, too hot and the dessert gets mushy.
Unsweetened coconut milk makes the stick rice subtly sweet, but the addition of ripe, juicy mangos is what turns this rice into a dessert.
You could take this dish the more traditional route by steaming the rice for up to an hour, but if you're in a rush, cooking it in the microwave saves a lot of time.