SERVES 4 – 6
Similar in color to oranges, which are known for their high concentration of vitamin C, mangoes also have a good amount of vitamin A.
3 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and coarsely chopped
Juice of 1 lime
1 cup chilled simple syrup (see note below)
Fresh mint, for garnish
Fresh blueberries or pomegranate seeds, for garnish
Purée the mango in a food processor until smooth, then add the lime juice and syrup; and purée for a few pulses more. Transfer to a freezable container and freeze until firm and set, about 6 hours. When ready to serve, scoop the mango into bowls and garnish with mint and berries.
Note: To make simple syrup, combine 1 part water with 1 part sugar in a saucepan over high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then remove from the heat and set aside to cool. When it’s cool, chill the syrup in the refrigerator. Simple syrup will keep for several months in the refrigerator.
| Nutritional Profile | |
| Serving size: 1 cup | |
|---|---|
| Calories: | 239 |
| Protein: | 2 g |
| Fiber: | 3 g |
| Fat: | 1 g |
| Saturated fat: | less than 1 g |
| Sodium: | 4 mg |
| Vitamin A: | 2,183 IU |
| Vitamin C: | 74 mg |
| Vitamin E: | 3 IU |
| Beta-carotene: | 1,291 µg |
| Lutein and zeaxanthin: | 46 µg |
| Lycopene: | 6 µg |