5 Best Mango Recipes Right Now

Summer is right around the corner, and that means one thing: mango season! If you’re looking for some delicious and simple mango recipes, look no further. We’ve got five of the best healthy mango recipes right now. From a vegan mango sorbet to an easy mango shrimp curry, there’s something for everyone here.  So get ready to enjoy some easy mango recipes.

What can you do with a lot of mangos?
Mangos are more versatile than people think.   Mango smoothies and mango salsas are common ways to enjoy this delicious fruit.   Great mango dessert recipes include popsicles and sorbets.  Both of these are included in DishQuo’s meal planning app.  Add mango to healthy salad recipes or grill it alongside your main dish for a tropical flare.  

What does mango go well with?
Mango pairs well with light fish like tilapia, halibut, and flounder.  It’s also delicious with shrimp, either grilled or in ceviche.  Try mango and chicken for a healthy dinner idea.  And of course, it’s delicious on its own!

Ready to try DishQuo’s 5 best mango recipes?  Let’s get started!

1. Vegan Mango Sorbet

Do you need sugar in mango sorbet?  No!  DishQuo crafted this light, creamy mango dessert recipe for you.  We’ve swapped refined sugar for natural agave.  Let mango’s natural sweetness take center stage.  Anyone can enjoy this recipe because you can make this mango sorbet without an ice cream maker. 

Ingredients: 

• • 1/2 organic mango, deseeded & chopped 
  • 1 cup unsweetened  almond milk 
  • 1 tbsp agave nectar 
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds 

Directions 

1. 1. Prepare and weigh the ingredients mentioned above. 
   2. In a blender, combine mangoes, almond milk, and agave nectar. 
   3. Blend until smooth. 
   4. Stir in the chia seeds. 
   5. Place it into a container with a lid. 
   6. Freeze for 2 hours or overnight before serving.
      

2. Easy Mango-Shrimp Curry

Serve this fresh mango dinner recipe tonight!  This healthy curry recipe isn’t spicy, so it’s a kid-friendly dinner recipe.  That doesn’t mean we skipped on the flavor.  You’ll get a boost of antioxidants from the fragrant spices cumin and ginger.  Made with lite coconut milk, it’s a dairy-free and pescatarian recipe.

Ingredients:

• • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup sweet onion, sliced
  • 1/2 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup lite coconut milk
  • 6 oz peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1/2 Mango, diced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper  

Directions

1. 1. Add oil in a heated skillet over medium heat.
   2. Saute sweet onions and grated ginger for a minute while stirring constantly.
   3. Add cumin red curry paste, tomato sauce, vegetable broth, and lite coconut milk.
   4. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 6 minutes.
   5. Add in peeled shrimp and diced mango.
   6. Continue cooking for another 2 minutes.
   7. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
   8. Serve immediately.

3. Mango and Apple Salad

Looking for a light and healthy lunch idea?  This one’s packed with fruits,  vegetables, and fiber.  You’ll satisfy a crunch craving with honeycrisp apples, peanuts, and bell peppers mixed in.  Meet your daily green needs with kale and herby fresh basil.  

Ingredients:

• • 1/2 organic mango, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 honeycrisp apple, cored & diced
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh kale greens, destemmed & chopped
  • 1/2 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp  jalapeno peppers, sliced
  • 1 tbsp dry roasted peanuts , chopped
  • 1/8 cup organic fresh basil
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into strips 
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1. Combine jalapeno, lime juice, grated ginger, salt, and ground black pepper in a small bowl.
   2. In a large salad bowl, toss in the remaining ingredients.
   3. Pour the lime mixture into the salad and mix well to coat.
   4. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
   5. Serve immediately.

4. Lentils Mango Ceviche

Lentils in ceviche?  Yes.  We’ve made a vegan ceviche recipe that everyone will love.  Keep the fresh summer flavors with lime, red onion, cilantro and jalapeno peppers.  And of course-mango!

Ingredients:

• • ¼ cup dry lentils, cook in accordance with package instructions.
  • ½ organic mango, deseeded &  diced 
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • ½ cup red onion, minced
  • 1 tbsp jalapeno peppers, finely minced
  • 1 tbsp organic cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1. In a salad bowl, combine cooked lentils, diced mango, lime juice, red onions, minced jalapeno, and chopped cilantro.
   2. Season the salad with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
   3. Serve immediately.

5. Mango Yogurt Pops

This healthy kid friendly recipe will even have the mom and dad’s lined up.  Traditional popsicles come with refined sugar and no nutritional value.  Not here.  Real fruit with vitamins and fiber blends with greek yogurt for a healthy serving of protein.  A bit of maple syrup and vanilla mixed in makes these the perfect summer treat! 

Ingredients

• • 1/2 organic mango, chopped
  • 1 cup plain almond Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup

Directions

1. 1. Combine all the ingredients together in a blender. Blend until smooth.
   2. Pour mixture into a popsicle mold filling about 3/4th full.
   3. Insert an ice cream stick and freeze the popsicle mold until solid..
   4. Before serving, unmold the popsicles and serve chilled. 

Now that you know all about the best healthy mango recipes, it’s time to start cooking! Mangos are such a versatile fruit and can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. And don’t forget, we have a great offer for our readers. Sign up for two weeks free with DishQuo today!  With over 2000+ recipes, you’ll discover even more healthy mango recipes for any occasion. Mangos are not included.