Tag: mango

  • Shrimp & Mango Spring Rolls

    Shrimp & Mango Spring Rolls

    Shrimp & Mango Spring Rolls

    The delicate flavor of shrimp pairs nicely with fresh herbs and sweet mango. Rolling your own spring rolls may be tricky at first, but you’ll impress your friends and have complete control of the ingredients. Don’t like cilantro? Leave it out! Want to go big on veggies? Try adding shredded carrot or thinly sliced bell pepper. The trickiest bit is dialing in just how long-or should we say short-to leave the rice paper round in water. They should still feel firm and tacky when you first pull them from the water. As you construct your spring roll masterpiece, the water is absorbed to give you the perfect, pliable, rollable wrapper. 
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    Ingredients
      

    • 5 ounces rice vermicelli noodles
    • 1 pound cooked extra-large (16-20) peeled and deveined shrimp thawed if frozen
    • 12 9 ½ inch rice paper rounds
    • 1 large head romaine lettuce leaves quartered
    • 1 large cucumber peeled, seeded, and julienned
    • 1 large mango peeled, pitted, and sliced
    • ½ bunch cilantro
    • 1 ounce fresh mint stemmed
    • 1 ½ – 2 cups hoisin or sweet chili sauce

    Method
     

    1. Cook vermicelli noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
    2. Cut shrimp in half.
    3. In a large shallow bowl, place a couple of inches of water. 
    4. To assemble spring rolls, submerge one rice paper round in the water for a few seconds and place on a flat surface. The rice paper will still be firm but will soften quickly.
    5. Place the ingredients in the center of the rice paper starting with some romaine followed by cucumber and mango. Place three shrimp halves above the romaine and a small bundle of noodles below the romaine. Top with a sprinkle of herbs.
    6. Close the spring roll by folding in the sides covering the filling then rolling upwards until sealed. Repeat with remaining ingredients and serve with your dipping sauce of choice.

    Notes

    Shrimp sizing: Shrimp is measured by the number of shrimps in one pound. For example, 16/20 would indicate that there are 16 to 20 shrimp per pound. The higher the number, the smaller the shrimp are and vice versa.

    Recipe Courtesy of INFRA

  • Spicy Mango Beverage

    Spicy Mango Beverage

    Spicy Mango Beverage

    Is it a smoothie? Is it a mocktail? The only thing we care about is that it’s delicious! This spicy mango drink is the perfect blend (pun intended!) of sweet, spicy, and savory. Don’t skip the salted rim! 

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    Spicy Mango Beverage

    Servings 4

    Ingredients

    • 2 large ripe mangoes
    • ½ cup lime juice
    • 16 oz ginger beer
    • ¼ cup flake sea salt plain or smoked
    • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

    Instructions

    • To make the mango puree, peel ripe mango and remove pit. Place fruit in a blender and bend on high until smooth. This makes enough puree for approximately four beverages.
    • To assemble, combine salt and cayenne pepper on a small plate. Dip the rim of four glasses in water then into the salt mixture.
    • Combine 1/3 cup mango puree, and 2 tablespoons lime juice in each prepared glass. Add ice and top off with ginger beer. Garnish with mint, lemon balm, or a jalapeño slice and serve.

    Recipe Provided by INFRA

  • Healthy Mango Smoothie + How-To Cut A Mango!

    Healthy Mango Smoothie + How-To Cut A Mango!

    Healthy Mango Smoothie + How-To Cut A Mango!

    Thanks to Christine Waltermyer & The Natural Kitchen Cooking School!

    Christine Waltermyer is a local and renowned Wellness Chef, private chef to celebrities, published cookbook author and founder of the Natural Kitchen Cooking School, which offers an online Plant-Based Cooking Program. She also loves shopping at Basil Bandwagon! Visit naturalkitchenschool.com to subscribe to her email newsletter for new recipes, tips, and FREE access to the Power of Veggies mini-course!

    If you LOVE mangoes then this recipe is just what you’re looking for. Thanks to Christine Waltermyer and The Natural Kitchen Cooking School, we’re learning how to cut a mango and use them to make a refreshing smoothie that you and your kids will love! Bonus – if you have leftover smoothie, you can turn them into frozen popsicles. Whether you like mangoes fresh or frozen, you’ll always know your snack is nutritious, delicious and will bring you an instant energy boost!

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    Healthy Mango Smoothie

    Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Keyword breakfast, dessert, Kids, smoothie, snack
    Servings 2

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup frozen banana slices
    • 1 cup fresh diced mango
    • 1 cup frozen mango chunks
    • ½ cup your favorite plain yogurt
    • Pinch of salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender and puree until smooth. Enjoy served in a tall glass with a straw!

    Notes

    Leftover smoothie makes great popsicles! Just pour into popsicle molds and freeze.

    Thank you to Christine Waltermyer and the Natural Kitchen Cooking School for working with us to help promote healthy, nutritious meals and products that are affordable, full of nutrients, and simple to make at home!

  • PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: MANGO AVOCADO SALSA

    PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: MANGO AVOCADO SALSA

    On sale this week (7/22-7/28): Organic Tommy Atkins Mangoes 5 for $5!

    Salsa is the perfect snack, side, topping, or even small meal that you can have all year round! The best part is that you can mix and match different fruits and veggies to make your salsa catered to your cravings. With the hot weather we’ve been having lately, we were craving something light and refreshing- so check out our recipe below for our mango avocado salsa!

    Pair with our fresh North Atlantic salmon (available Thursdays-Sundays)!

    Ingredients

    1 Avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and diced

    1 Ripe Tommy Atkins Mango, peeled, pitted, and diced

    4 Scallions, chopped

    1/4 Cup Cilantro, finely chopped

    1 Jalapeño, seeded and minced

    2 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice

    1 Tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

    1/2 Teaspoon Coarse Salt

    Method

    1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.

    2. Serve with chips or top on fish and enjoy!

    Before you enjoy your refreshing mango avocado salsa, make sure you take a picture of your masterpiece! Post it on social media and tag your favorite produce market, Basil Bandwagon Natural Market! #basilbandwagon #producerecipeoftheweek

  • PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: REFRESHING MANGO LASSI

    PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: REFRESHING MANGO LASSI

    On sale this week (7/8-7/14): Organic Mangoes 5 for $5!

    Now that we’re in full swing summer mode, it’s time for some summer drinks! This Refreshing Mango Lassi is the perfect start to your morning or even to cool down after a long day in the hot sun. Bonus- Blue Diamond Almond Milk is on sale this month for $3.49!

    Ingredients

    1 Cup Fresh Mango, chopped

    1 Cup Yogurt

    1/2 Cup Almond Milk (can also use milk, coconut milk, or soy milk)

    1 Teaspoon sugar, or to taste

    1/4 Teaspoon Cardamom Powder

    4-5 Ice Cubes

    Pistachios, to garnish (optional)

    Saffron Strands, to garnish (optional)

    Method

    1. Blend together yogurt with mango, milk, sugar, cardamom powder, and ice cubes until smooth.

    2. Pour mango lassi into glasses. Garnish with pistachios (optional).

    3. Serve chilled and enjoy!

    Before you enjoy your refreshing mango lassi, make sure you take a picture of your masterpiece! Post it on social media and tag your favorite produce market, Basil Bandwagon Natural Market! #basilbandwagon #producerecipeoftheweek

    For more pictures and ideas from this recipe, click here: https://www.cookwithmanali.com/mango-lassi/

  • PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: SUMMER PEACH MANGO SALSA

    PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: SUMMER PEACH MANGO SALSA

    On sale this week (6/17-6/23): Organic White Peaches $2.99 lb. and Organic Tommy Atkins Mangoes 4 for $5!

    This is the perfect summer addition to your table this season! Not only is it refreshing and simple to make, but it can be used with anything! Put it on tacos, use as a side, dip with chips, or even top off your local fish that you bought from your favorite local market, Basil Bandwagon!

    Ingredients

    2 Medium Tomatoes, chopped

    2 White Peaches, chopped

    1 Medium Red Onion, chopped

    1 Sweet Yellow Pepper, chopped

    1 Tommy Atkins Mango, chopped

    1 Jalapeño, seeded and chopped

    1 Lime, juiced

    1/2 Teaspoon Cilantro, chopped

    Method

    1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix.

    2. Serve with tortilla chips, fish, tacos, or rice, and enjoy!

    Before you enjoy your refreshing summer peach mango salsa, make sure you take a picture of your masterpiece! Post it on social media and tag your favorite produce market, Basil Bandwagon Natural Market! #basilbandwagon #producerecipeoftheweek

  • PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: TOMATO-MANGO SALAD

    PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: TOMATO-MANGO SALAD

    On sale this week (5/27-6/2): Organic Heirloom Tomatoes $3.99 lb. and Organic Mangoes 4 for $5!

    ‘Tis the season for salads! This simple, refreshing tomato-mango salad is not only healthy and light, but it’s the perfect addition to any summer party or bbq- or even just a side at the dinner table! What makes it special is the local basil leaves from Sandbrook Meadow Farm! Buy yours today and plant in your garden this spring.

    Ingredients

    2 Large Heirloom Tomatoes

    1 Large Ripe Mango

    1 1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

    1 Teaspoon Rice Wine Vinegar

    Pinch of Curry Powder

    6 Basil Leaves

    Salt and Pepper, to taste

    Method

    1. Core tomatoes and slice into 1″ cubes.

    2. Remove the mango from the pit and cut in 1″ cubes.

    3. Combine tomatoes and mangoes in a medium sized bowl.

    4. In a food processor, combine oil, basil leaves, curry powder, vinegar and seasoning. Puree until thoroughly blended.

    5. Drizzle the dressing over the mixed mango and tomato salad, top with additional chopped basil leaves (if desired) and enjoy!

    Before you enjoy your refreshing tomato-mango salad, make sure you take a picture of your masterpiece! Post it on social media and tag your favorite produce market, Basil Bandwagon Natural Market! #basilbandwagon #producerecipeoftheweek

  • Introducing: The Basil Bandwagon Smoothie!

    Introducing: The Basil Bandwagon Smoothie!

    This month, we’re celebrating 25 year in business! We couldn’t pass up the opportunity to name this month’s special smoothie after our own brand, Basil Bandwagon. We took it a step further and decided to incorporate basil as an ingredient because it’s just that delicious. This favorite herb of ours that inspired our store name is both versatile and refreshing. It can be incorporated into savory or sweet dishes and treats. In this case, we’ve partnered it with creamy almond milk, a dash of ceylon cinnamon, a small spoonful of Vermont maple syrup, creamy bananas, and sweet mango. The end result is a refreshing cup of celebratory Spring that your belly will simply love. Come and get one while they’re available this month and celebrate our 25th Anniversary with us!

  • Meet May’s Featured Drink: Sunshine Smoothie

    Spring is in full swing and summer is on the horizon. Everyone is looking forward to warm evenings and days full of fun. What better way to celebrate this glorious anticipation than with something sunny and sweet?

    Meet our Sunshine Smoothie:

     

    We blended frosty chunks of mango with cool coconut milk, added tangy orange juice and a few creamy bananas to round it out. A scoop of turmeric adds not only a boost of inflammatory goodness, but it gives this smoothie its bright orange hue!

    Try one today!