3 Easy Meal Prep Ideas With Mango

Mangoes are not just for desserts! This sweet, juicy fruit can turn your everyday meals into something exciting and delicious. 

Whether you’re looking for a refreshing salad, a zesty salsa, or a protein-packed meal, mangoes add the perfect touch of natural sweetness and tropical flavor. 

Plus, they are packed with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants, making them a healthy choice for meal prep.

In this blog, we’ll share three simple and tasty mango meal prep ideas that are easy to make, store well, and keep you energized throughout the week. 

From a flavorful mango salsa chicken to a nutrient-rich mango quinoa salad, these easy meal prep ideas for picky eaters will help you save time while enjoying fresh & delicious foods every day.

Get ready to bring a burst of sunshine to your meal prep with these quick and easy mango-based recipes. Let’s dive in and start cooking with Mango Tango! 

1. Mango Salsa Chicken

Ingredients:

• 2 large chicken breasts
• 6 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 ripe mangoes, diced
• 1/2 cup diced tomato
• 1/4 cup diced red or orange bell pepper
• 1/2 small red or yellow onion, diced
• 1/8 cup chopped cilantro
• Juice of 1/2 lime

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken Breast: first of all, preheat your electric oven to 425°F (220°C). In a small bowl, mix the taco seasoning with water to form a glaze. Coat the chicken breasts with this mixture. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 24 minutes, flipping halfway through.
2. Make the Mango Salsa: In a medium bowl, combine the diced mangoes, tomato, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro. Squeeze some lime juice over the prepared mixture & toss smoothly. .
3. Assemble: Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve the sliced chicken topped with the fresh mango salsa.

2. Meal Prep Mango Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1.5 cups edamame (omit if soy-free)
• 1 can (398ml) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 mangoes, diced
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, julienned
• 1 bottle of your favorite dressing (e.g., Japanese or citrus-based)

Instructions:

1. Cook Quinoa: In a medium pot, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 15 minutes. Take off the heat, put a lid on it, and steam for five minutes. Using a fork, fluff and set aside to cool.
2. Prepare Edamame: Cook edamame according to package instructions, then rinse under cold water until cooled.
3. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the cooked quinoa, edamame, black beans, diced mango, cucumber, red onion, and basil.
4. Dress the Salad: Pour your chosen dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
5. Store: Divide the mango salad into meal prep containers and refrigerate. This salad can be stored for up to a week, making it perfect for meal prep.

3. Spicy Mango Quinoa Salad Jars

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 2 jalapeños, diced
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 mango, cubed
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/2 cup cooked edamame
• 1-2 oranges, segmented

For the Lemon Dressing:

• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 tablespoon honey

For the Walnut Topping:

• 1/2 cup garlic-flavored almonds
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions:

1. Prepare Quinoa: Cook quinoa to your preferred doneness and set aside to cool.
2. Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until well combined. Set aside.
3. Prepare Walnut Topping: In a food processor, combine the garlic almonds, lemon zest, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the almonds are finely chopped.
4. Assemble Salad Jars: In 750ml jars, layer the ingredients, starting with the dressing at the bottom, followed by diced jalapeños, cherry tomatoes, mango cubes, chopped basil, cooked quinoa, orange segments, and cooked edamame. Top with the walnut mixture.
5. Store: Seal the jars and refrigerate. These mango salad jars can be stored for 3-4 days, making them ideal for meal prep.

Last Words: Easy Meal Prep Ideas With Mango 

These Mango recipes are not only delicious but also easy to prepare ahead of time, ensuring you have flavorful meals ready throughout the week. 

Enjoy the sweet & savory combinations that mangoes bring to your table!