This summer, try a delicious and good-for-you tropical fruit: mangos. Each one-cup serving of this creamy golden fruit contains 110 calories and is loaded with nutrients — including Vitamin A, Vitamin C and fiber. Mangos taste sweet and mild, and some varieties have a slightly spicy flavor.
Mangos 101
Follow these easy tips to select and store mangos perfectly:
- Color isn’t as important as feel. Mango skins vary in color, but all ripe mangos “give” slightly if you gently squeeze them.
- Ripe mangos should be eaten the day you buy them; firmer mangos can be stored for several days before using.
- To ripen mangos, let them sit on your kitchen counter at room temperature for several days.
- Once your mangos have achieved desired ripeness, store them in the refrigerator.
Mango recipe tips
The versatility of mangos makes them suitable for a wide variety of dishes and treats.
- Try slicing mango over your favorite breakfast cereal or top thick cuts of French toast with ripe mango slices.
- Squeeze mango juice over chicken, beef or fish before grilling for an easy and natural meat tenderizer.
- Dice mangos and add them to salsa, salad or chutney.
- Blend mangos in a smoothie or top your favorite flavor of ice cream with mango slices and fresh whipped topping.
- Eat mangos plain, or season them with salt and lime or chili powder for a zesty snack.
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