Spicy Mango Avocado Bowl (Printable)
Sweet mango meets creamy avocado in this refreshing veggie bowl with zesty chili lime drizzle.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled
02 - 2 cups mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula, or lettuce)
→ Vegetables & Fruit
03 - 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
04 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 1/2 cucumber, sliced
08 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
09 - 1/4 cup shredded carrots
→ Garnishes
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
11 - 2 tablespoons roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
→ Chili Lime Drizzle
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
13 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave
15 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
16 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
17 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
18 - Salt and black pepper to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Divide the cooled quinoa and mixed greens evenly between two serving bowls, creating a foundational bed for the toppings.
02 - Arrange the diced mango, sliced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and shredded carrots in sections over the quinoa and greens.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, maple syrup, minced garlic, chili flakes, cumin, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified and smooth.
04 - Drizzle the chili lime dressing evenly over both bowls, ensuring all components receive a light coating of the zesty sauce.
05 - Sprinkle chopped cilantro and roasted pepitas over each bowl as a finishing touch for texture and color contrast.
06 - Serve immediately while ingredients are fresh and crisp, allowing diners to toss components together before eating.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No cooking required just refreshing assembly when you need something fast
- The chili lime drizzle transforms simple ingredients into something craveable
02 -
- The dressing needs to be whisked vigorously right before pouring since the oil and juice separate quickly
- Room temperature mango releases more fragrance making the whole bowl more aromatic
03 -
- Massage a tiny bit of the dressing into the greens before topping for extra flavor
- Taste your mango first and add extra maple syrup if it's not quite ripe enough