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Just wanted to put you all on notice that mangoes are in season! That means they are both cheap and delicious. I’ve been buying gobs of them each week for one dollar a piece and gobbling them up rapidly, you should too. Mangoes are not only sweet … they’re full of vitamins C and A, so indulge as often as you can. They taste great in veggies salads, smoothies, fruit salads and as a part of your favorite meat kabobs. Below is one of my favorite recipes from my book, The Everything Flat Belly Cookbook. The crunchy vegetables in this salad complement the soft and sweet mango flavor brilliantly. Not only will you find it delicious, you’ll enjoy its colorful appearance.
Grilled Vegetable Salad
Ingredients
¼ cup red bell peppers, sliced (or green)
¼ cup yellow onions, sliced
1/3 cup broccoli florets
½ teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
2 cups romaine lettuce
1 teaspoon feta cheese
1 teaspoon pine nuts
2 tablespoons chopped mango
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. Treat a skillet with nonstick spray and place over medium heat. Add peppers, onions, and broccoli and sauté until brown. Sprinkle veggies with all-purpose seasoning as they cook.
2. Place veggies on lettuce in a bowl. Sprinkle with feta, nuts, and mango to top.
3. Salt and pepper to taste.
Serves 1
75 calories
2g fat
12g carbohydrates
5g protein
97mg sodium
4g fiber
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