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How to Cut Mango
This is an easy tutorial for how to cut a mango properly. I show you the best way to pick a ripe mango and chop it up to use in smoothies or other recipes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 62 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ripe, firm mango
Instructions
- Position the mango with the stem side down on a cutting board.
- Using a large sharp knife, cut alongside the wide part of the pit as close to it as possible from the top of the mango down one side of the pit.
- Repeat the same thing on the other side of the mango. You will end up with two halves and a middle section with the pit intact.
- Cut the two small sides off the middle section from the top down the side towards the stem. Now you’ll have four pieces of the mango.
- Score the mango flesh for any of the four pieces by making lengthwise and crosswise cuts, being careful not to cut through peel. Pop open the mango by pushing the skin side down towards your thumb.
Cup of Yum
Remove the mango from the skin with a knife, spoon or cup.
- Using a knife: Use a small paring knife to cut along the peel and carefully remove the pieces from the peel.Using a spoon: Use a spoon to scoop out the pieces of mango from the peel.Using a cup: Use a small glass cup with a thin rim to scoop out the mango pieces from the peel in one motion from top to bottom.
- Use the mango pieces immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 days or in the freezer for 3 months.
Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to 5 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.
- Photo Credit: Erin Jensen
Nutrition Information
Calories
62kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
174mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
1120IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
38mg
(42%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 62kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1120IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.