Make the most of your mangoes.

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If youre not addingmangoto savory, spicy, or sweet dishes, youre doing it wrong.

There’s no single best way to enjoy this tropical delight.

A sliced mango

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Whatever recipe you choose, they can vary between sweet and savory.

Ready to discover how to eat a mango in many different ways?

Spellman explains:

Toripen a mango faster, put it in a bag of rice.

Creamy Mango Smoothie

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Or, puree the mango fruit and freeze it to use insmoothies.

What Does Mango Taste Like?

Mango offers a unique, sweet and tangy flavor, which can vary based on the variety.

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Kent mangos are predominantly sweet with subtle sourness.

Both Keitt and Francis mangos are known for their sweet, fruity taste.

Haden mangoes combine sweet and sour flavors with a slightly bitter tropical aftertaste, he adds.

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Use thismango smoothie recipe, or riff on your favorite smoothie recipe by adding mango.

Thispound cakeuses chunks of mango for a fun addition to a classic loaf treat.

Thiswatercress salad with mangois dressed in a light ginger lime vinaigrette that goes so well with mango slices.

Seared Tilapia With Watercress and Mango Salad

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And its super easy to make and full of health benefits.

Enjoy lassi any time of day, or with spicy food to refresh your tongue.

Its also a great topping for any cereal.

Grilled Sausage Hoagies With Mango Salsa

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Coconut Chicken Cutlets With Mango Slaw

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Fresh mango lassi

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Tropical Instant Oatmeal Mix

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