Mango Tart

Mangos are one of the most popular and nutritionally rich fruits in the world and are often referred to as “The King of the Fruits”. Mangos are an amazing source of vitamins A, C, E, and B-complex as well as health promoting flavonoids such as beta-carotene and alpha-carotene. Mangos are a powerful anti-cancer food and are specifically known to help prevent lung, breast, colon, prostate, blood, and oral cancers. 

They are also highly beneficial in the prevention of strokes, heart disease, arthritis, cognitive disorders, respiratory diseases, and kidney disease. Mangos can help to alkalinize the whole body by helping to flush out toxic acids and rebuild the alkali reserves in the body. Mangos are packed with enzymes and are a prebiotic food, meaning they contain compounds that stimulate and feed the good bacteria in the intestines which greatly aids in digestion and assimilation. 

Mangoes contain a significant amount of pyridoxine (B-6) which is vital for the synthesis of serotonin and dopamine in the brain. Pyridoxine is also essential in maintaining hormonal balance and proper immune function as well as for helping the body break down sugars, fats and proteins. Mangos are thought to help prevent insomnia and provide for a better nights sleep. In some countries mangos are eaten right before bed as a natural sleep aid. 

MANGO TART

This mango tart is simple and stunning. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can add in the optional curry powder for a subtle savory kick to your sweet treat. Have fun playing with whatever toppings you desire. You might even feel like getting creative and trying to make a mango rose!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups dates
• 2 cups dried mulberries
• ½ teaspoon of lime zest
• 3 cups of fresh mango
• 1 tablespoon of lime juice
• 1/8 teaspoon curry powder (optional)
• Coconut flakes (optional; leave out if fat-free)

Directions:

1. For the crust, place the dates and mulberries into the food processor and process until well combined.
2. Press the crust mix firmly into the bottom of an 8-inch tart pan. Place the tart pan in the freezer for 30 minutes.
3. To make the filling, blend the mango, lime juice and (if you’re feeling adventurous) the curry powder together until smooth.
4. Pour the blended mango filling into the pie crust and allow to set in the freezer for 15 more minutes.

Yields one 8-inch tart.

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This item posted: 10-Aug-2017

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