Rethink Mango With These Unique Recipes
Nothing beats biting into a sweet, juicy mango. Try the vitamin C-packed fruit in these recipes.
Summer is right around the corner so you may as well start gathering your party-worthy recipes! (Photo: Zach DeSart)
Grilled Mango and Shrimp Skewers
Serves 4
2 small zucchini, sliced into 1-inch-thick rounds
1 mango, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 lb peeled shrimp
1 tbsp canola oil
Cooking spray
4 tbsp warmed jalapeño pepper jelly, divided
In a medium bowl, toss zucchini, mango, bell pepper and shrimp with canola oil. Thread onto 8 skewers. Coat a grill pan with cooking spray and heat to medium-high. Add skewers; cook 5 minutes per side. Brush with 2 tbsp warmed jalapeño pepper jelly; cook 2 minutes. Turn and brush with additional 2 tbsp jelly. Cover loosely with foil; cook 2 minutes until shrimp is opaque.
The Skinny: 237 calories per serving, 5 g fat (1 g saturated), 32 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 18 g protein
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(Photo: Zach DeSart)
Mango, Red Quinoa and Arugula Salad
Serves 4
3/4 cup red quinoa
1 1/2 cups water
2 tbsp orange juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
Pinch of black pepper
1 mango, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups baby arugula
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook, about 15 minutes. In a medium bowl, whisk orange juice, olive oil, salt and black pepper. Add quinoa, mango, baby arugula and chopped pecans. Toss.
The Skinny: 247 calories per serving, 10 g fat (1 g saturated), 35 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 6 g protein
By Marge Perry
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