Clinton Kelly, TV personality, The Chew star and former What Not to Wear co-host, shares his favorite mango-based recipes with Closer!
Endive Boats with Fresh Mango Chicken Salad
(Photo Credit: National Mango Board)
Prep Time = 30 minutes
Servings = 6
Ingredients:
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup olive oil mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Italian parsley, fresh chopped
1 teaspoon tarragon, fresh chopped (optional)
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
1 large mango, peeled, pitted, thinly sliced, divided
1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
3 celery stalks, thinly sliced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
3 large fresh Belgian endives, leaves separated
1/4 cup raw macadamia nuts, chopped and toasted
Directions:
In a medium size bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, tarragon, salt and pepper; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine mango (reserving some for garnish), chicken, celery and green onion. (Reserve 1 tablespoon green onion for garnish.)
Pour dressing over mixture and toss to coat.
Fill endive leaves and garnish with reserved mango, green onion and toasted nuts.
Fresh Mango Raspberry Bellini
(Photo Credit: National Mango Board)
Prep Time = 10 minutes
Servings = 2
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 mint tea bag
1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, diced
1 tablespoon raspberries, refrigerated
1 cup Prosecco, chilled
1 fresh mango wedge, garnish
1 fresh mint sprig, garnish
Directions:
To make mint simple syrup: combine sugar and water in a small saucepan, heat until sugar melts.
Remove from heat, add tea bag and steep 5 minutes.
Chill syrup. (Simple syrup can be stored in refrigerator for one month.)
In a food processor, puree diced mango until smooth.
To assemble, place raspberries in glass. Top with 2 tablespoons mint simple syrup, mango puree and Prosecco. Garnish with mango wedge and mint.
This drink can be served in a variety of glasses, from a rocks glass to a martini glass.
Chipotle Mango Meatballs
(Photo Credit: National Mango Board)
Prep Time = 10 minutes
Cook Time = 30 minutes
Servings = 6
Ingredients:
1 (26 ounces) bag prepared beef meatballs
2 cups classic barbecue sauce
2 large mangos, peeled, pitted, cubed
1 teaspoon chipotle seasoning, dried
Directions:
Bake meatballs according to package directions.
In a medium saucepan, combine barbecue sauce, mango cubes and chipotle seasoning; stir to blend.
Simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add cooked meatballs to sauce and simmer for 5 to7 minutes.
Mango Lavender Agua Fresca
(Photo Credit: National Mango Board)
Prep Time = 10 minutes
Servings = 2
Ingredients:
3 large mangos, peeled, pitted, diced
1/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water heated until sugar has dissolved)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons lavender honey
2 cups water (add more for a thinner consistency)
Directions:
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