Mango and habanero with lime, cilantro, red onion, and bell pepper, bright and spicy, ready in 15 minutes.
# What You Need:
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01 - 2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted and diced — about 2 cups
02 - 1 small red onion, finely diced — about 1/2 cup
03 - 1 to 2 habanero peppers, seeded and very finely minced (adjust to taste)
04 - 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
05 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
06 - Juice of 1 lime — about 2 tablespoons
07 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
08 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Steps:
01 - Peel, pit and dice the mangoes; finely dice the red onion and red bell pepper; seed and mince the habanero(s); mince the garlic; chop the cilantro.
02 - Place the diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, minced habanero, garlic and chopped cilantro in a medium mixing bowl.
03 - Add the lime juice, salt and black pepper to the bowl and fold gently to combine without mashing the fruit.
04 - Sample and adjust acidity, salt or heat as needed — add more lime for brightness, salt for balance, or additional minced habanero for heat.
05 - Allow the mixture to rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to enable the flavors to meld before serving.
06 - Serve immediately with chips or as an accompaniment to grilled proteins, or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
