Mango Preparation and Recipes

Basic Preparation:

Peel fruit and slice lengthwise around the oval seed. Enjoy the fruit as is or sprinkle with lemon or lime juice. Top with lightly sweetened cream, chop or puree for recipes.

Serving Ideas:

Mangoes are a beautiful addition to fruit platters, main dishes and compotes. Use the long, slender slices to garnish roast chicken or duck, on fruit tarts or to serve with grilled fish. Puree the fruit to use in tropical drinks. Pair mango slices with avocado and coconut for an exotic first course or arrange around the holiday ham.

Yield:

1 medium mango = 1 serving.
1 medium mango = 3/4-1 cup pureed fruit.

Nutrition Facts:

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Serving size 3.5 oz. Mango slices
Amount per serving
Calories . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Protein . . . . . . . . . . .0.5g
Total Carbohydrates. . . . . .17g
Fat. . . . . . . . . . . . .0.27g
Cholesterol . . . . . . . . . .0g
Sodium . . . . . . . . . . . .2mg
Potassium. . . . . . . . . .156mg
Vitamin A. . . . . . . . . 3980IU
Vitamin C . . . . . . . . . .27mg

Mangoes are a good source of vitamins A, B and C. Also provides a healthy boost of Potassium, Calcium and Phosphorus. There are about 140 Calories in one medium mango. ENJOY!

Recipes

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