14 Healthy Mango Recipes
Whether you're trying to eat better for your New Years resolution or you simply want to enjoy some sweet treat without the guilt, these healthy mango recipes are all pure perfection! Eating healthy doesn't have to mean eating bland food and cooking boring recipes. Incorporating fruit like mangoes into your dishes is such a great way to add natural, delicious flavor to your dishes.
These recipes go way beyond desserts, too. From Chicken Biryani to soba noodles and even a mango okra dish, these recipes will help you incorporate all the bright and refreshing flavors of mango into your meals.
Mangoes are grown in more tropical climates, especially in India, which is why many of the recipes in this collection feature the uniquely irresistible flavor profiles of Indian cuisine. Dive into these recipes, and discover a world of recipes you never knew existed.
1. Chicken Biryani
Chicken Biryani brings the sights and smells of India into your kitchen. This dish is a type of rice pilaf that you can serve at your next meal with chicken or fish. If you like sweeter dishes you may consider blending a large tablespoon of sweet mango chutney in one cup of plain yogurt.
2. Mango Pudding
If you have no-bake dessert recipes on your radar, then this recipe for Mango Pudding is for you! This easy-to-make dessert recipe can be made about four hours in advance of when you plan to serve it, plus, it's healthy. Make this sweet treat the next time you're having guest over for dinner.
3. Soba Noodle Salad with Cucumber and Mango
Mango isn't just for sweet dishes! This Soba Noodle Salad with Cucumber and Mango is the perfect blend of sweet and savory. Throw this together for a healthy, light weekend lunch that the whole family will enjoy.
4. Thai-Styled Mango Salad with Griddled Shrimp
Nothing says "healthy, spring flavors" like mangos and grilled shrimp, thrown together in a flavorful salad. This recipe uses simple ingredients to add the most flavor possible, and it's so delicious, you'll have to taste it for yourself to see.
5. Mango Sorbet
Picture it -- it's a hot, humid summer's day, and all you want is something fresh and fruity to cool you down. This mango sorbet is the trick! Plus, with only two ingredients, this dairy-free ice cream is both healthy and deliciously sweet.
6. Avocado-Mango Salad with Fresh (or Blue) Cheese, Bacon, and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
In this recipe for Avocado-Mango Salad with Fresh (or Blue) Cheese, Bacon, and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, you'll use an assortment of flavors that will result in a salad that's miles ahead of a pre-made salad you can purchase at a grocery store. One bite, and you'll be coming back for more!
7. Mango Salsa
What's more satisfying than some chips and salsa? Mango salsa, of course. This healthy snack is bursting with flavor, and it's the perfect game day snack, too.
8. Cold Thai-Style Mango Coconut Soup with Mango Relish
This is a very traditional type of dish from Thailand and one your guests will remember fondly if they enjoy authentic dishes. Mango and coconut always taste amazing together and their likability is heightened when you combine them with Thai red curry paste. This mango recipe is a great summer soup!
9. Mango and Lime Smoothie
Smoothie fans rejoice! This Mango and Lime Smoothie is so simple to make, and it's a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without all the guilt. Bananas and yogurt come together to give this smoothie a deliciously smooth texture that will keep you sipping!
10. Crab Salad with Mango Dressing
This unique twist on crab salad is perfect for your next summer picnic! It's bright and refreshing, and the mango goes perfectly with the fresh maritime flavors of the crab salad. Spread this deli salad on some toast or pair it with avocado for a quick and healthy lunch that is as delicious and healthy as it is unique.
11. Mango and Papaya Salad
What's that? A dessert salad? This Mango and Papaya Salad is simple to make, and it's a great treat for when you're trying to watch what you're eating. This fruit salad recipe proves that healthy doesn't have to mean bland!
12. Coconut Mango Parfaits
This Coconut Mango Parfait is pure, fruity heaven in a dish. It's so simple to make, which means this individual dessert is great for serving a large crowd. Just throw the ingredients together, serve it up in some parfait dishes, and they're ready to enjoy in all of their fruity goodness.
13. Crackling Okra
This uniquely Indian take on fried okra uses Amchur powder (also called mango powder) to add a spicy tanginess. This rare spice is so much to cook with, and it will give you some truly unique flavors. Give this okra a try, and you'll be addicted!
14. Shrimp and Mango Curry Kerala Jhinga
Last but certainly not least, this recipe for Shrimp and Mango Curry Kerala Jhinga is one that you will be coming back to again and again. It's a sweet and savory way to incorporate mangos into your main dish, and the unique balance of flavors in this dish makes it one that you have to taste to believe.
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