Cost/Serving: $0.09
Yield:[8 servings] / Serving Size = 2 tablespoons
Ingredients:
Directions:
Yield:[8 servings] / Serving Size = 2 tablespoons
Ingredients:
1 mango, diced (or 1 cup thawed frozen chunks)*
1 tablespoon diced onion (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lime juice
Tortilla chips
Directions:
1. Wash fresh mango and cilantro (if using).
2. Collect, prepare, and measure all ingredients before starting to prepare the recipe.
3. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl (or in two bowls if you want to have some without onion).
4. Serve with tortilla chips.
5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5 days.
Be creative! Substitute peach, papaya, or avocado for mango. Serve as a garnish for chicken or fish.
* To cut a fresh mango:
- Stand it on its end, place the knife about ¼ inch from the center (which is where the pit is), and cut from top to bottom. Repeat on the other side.
- Discard the center with the pit.
- With the peel side down, slice the flesh of the mango in parallel lines from top to bottom, about ½ inch apart, and then side to side to create bite-sized pieces, making sure not to cut through the peel.
- Then, use a spoon to scoop out the flesh. Repeat on the other half.
This recipe and photo are used with the permission of Colorado State University Extension's Eating Smart Being Active program.
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