Got mangos? We’ve got recipes! This juicy fruit is the darling of the moment: it’s got tangy sweet flavor and is loaded with nutrients. Add it to recipes and it pairs just as well with grilled fish and tacos as it does with sweet preparations. In fact: over here we most often add it to everyday snack and dinner recipes instead of making it into desserts. Here are all our top mango recipes for integrating this tasty tropical fruit into your everyday cooking! Of course there’s sweet and spicy mango salsa, perhaps the most perfect mango recipe around. Then there are more unique spins like hearty mango black bean chili and mango teriyaki skewers. And of course: don’t forget mango cocktails! Let’s get cooking, shall we?
And now…the top mango recipes!
Types of mangos
There are six main types of mangos you can find at a grocery in the US, each with a slightly different flavor and texture profile. You can use any variety of mango in these mango recipes: each one will bring a different flavor profile! Here are the most common types: Said one of our readers: “This Mango Black Bean Chili got rave reviews at my house! It’s totally delicious, high in vitamins and protein, lower in carbs and sugar, and literally took me 30 minutes to make (plus simmering and cleanup)." See also: Must-Try Mango Cocktails like Mango Martini, Mango Mimosa, Mango Margarita and more!
Tommy: Mildly sweetHaden: Rich, with aromatic undertonesFrancis: Rich, spicy and sweetHoney: Sweet and creamy
Mango nutrition
Mangos are packed with nutrients! Each time you eat these mango recipes, you get the following benefits:
Low calorie food. One mango has 100 calories. Very high in vitamin C: One mango provides 100% of your daily vitamin C needs!Good source of vitamin A and fiber.
More fruit recipes
Love cooking and baking with fruit? Outside of these mango recipes, here are some of our other collections of recipes starring nutrient-rich fruits: No reviews
Banana Recipes All the best ways to use this popular fruit! Banana bread, pancakes, muffins…and even bananas foster.Apple Recipes Top apple recipes with something for everyone, from applesauce to apple pie.Peach Recipes From sweet to savory to drinks, try them all to enjoy the season.Blueberry Recipes These tangy purple berries are seriously tasty—and healthy too. Here’s what to do with them.Strawberry Recipes The top strawberry recipes for enjoying those sweet ripe berries, from strawberry salad dressing to pie!
