Cooking On The Weekends

Home » Vegetarian » Mango Pesto Avocado Stack Recipe

Mango Pesto Avocado Stack Recipe

By 44 Comments

Jump to Recipe

This Mango Pesto Avocado Stack is fresh, sweet, creamy and slightly spicy — you won’t believe how utterly delicious it is! Made with Keitt Mangoes, it’s beautiful and the combination of flavors and textures are out of this world. Mango Avocado Pesto Stack Recipe on a white plate with a purple basil flower on top. When my 10-year-old son saw this creation he asked if I could really call it a recipe. He said, “You just layered a few things into a stack. I could do that.”

Intricacy in Simplicity

Um . . . . just?  Yep, I layered a few beautiful colors, textures and flavors into a gorgeous stack. And I also spread pesto — and not just any pesto — between each slice of fruit.

Basil Lemon Verbena Pesto, to be exact.

Lemon Verbena Pestoin a small jar with fresh lemon verbena and basil leavesDon’t get me wrong, I thought his comment was sorta cute, and I certainly don’t consider this one of my more intricate recipes.

Mango Avocado Pesto Stack being made, with pesto spread on top.I did however, proceed to show my son a picture of a Jackson Pollock painting and told him that a lot of people say anybody could do it.

And my answer to them would be, “but you didn’t.” Ha! 🙂

One very large Keitt Mango on a scale measuring 2 pounds.By the way, this was one of the most delicious mangoes I’ve ever had, and I knew it had to star in this Mango Pesto Avocado Stack!

What are Keitt Mangoes?

My friends at Melissa’s Produce sent me a couple of Keitt mangoes for recipe testing and I was blown away.

  • Keitt mangoes weigh in at almost two pounds each!  That’s almost two pounds of absolute heaven.
  • Keitt mangoes are much less fibrous than most varieties, resulting in a super smooth texture.
  • They’re also left on the tree longer than most before they’re picked, which makes them unbelievably sweet.

One Keitt Mango sliced in half showing bright orange-gold interios with a thin green outline of the skin.Can you believe how amazing that looks!? No filter, my friends!  This is pure natural beauty.

When to serve Mango Pesto Avocado Stacks?

  • Oozing with scrumptious fresh flavors, Mango Pesto Avocado Stacks would be perfect for a spring or summer luncheon, as a main course.
  • You could wow guests with them for brunch, along side a salad or even French toast!
  • They would also make for a stunning appetizer to a multiple course dinner.

You can order Keitt mangoes here, or ask the produce manager at your market about them.  And you can make this recipe with any mango variety you love!

5 from 13 votes
Mango Avocado Pesto Stack Recipe -- Fresh, sweet, creamy and slightly spicy -- you won't believe how utterly delicious a combination of mango, avocado and pesto is!
Print
Mango Pesto Avocado Stack Recipe
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

Fresh, sweet, creamy and slightly spicy -- you won't believe how utterly delicious this.

*Please note that the prep time does not include making the pesto, which takes about 15 minutes. The pesto recipe is here.

Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizers for parties, exotic fruit recipes
Servings: 2
Calories: 347 kcal
Author: Valentina K. Wein
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Slice the mango and avocado into thin slices, about 1/4-inch. Here's How to Cut a Mango and How to Peel and Cut an Avocado.
  2. Spread about 1/2 teaspoon of the pesto on two serving plates. Then alternating the mango and avocado, layer the slices between the two plates, spreading about 1/2 teaspoon of the pesto on every slice except the top.
  3. Garnish with a sprig of fresh basil or lemon verbena.

 

You may also like...

Subscribe to Cooking On The Weekends so you don’t miss any new, mouth-watering recipes!

Comments

  3. Boastful Food says

    Mangoes are my absolute favorite thing in the world, well, maybe next to gelato;) I have had these and they are incredible! This would be a nice appetizer for a tropical themed party.

    Reply

  4. Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says

    I need to take a lesson on how to cut a mango.. I always get mad and end up throwing it away!!! (maybe I just need anger management haha). Anyway this looks amazing, and if I can ever figure out how to cut the silly thing, I’ll make it. 😉

    Reply

  6. David says

    Your son and you both have points. I mean, after all, pancakes are a stack like this and they are a recipe. And so is a cake with icing. And a Dobos torte. But, wow, this sounds good – even with regular pesto!

    Reply

  14. Catherine Brown says

    Wow, this is SUPER creative! I don’t think I’ve seen mangos that huge! Definitely want to make this though!

    Reply

  18. Noel Lizotte says

    Kids will say what’s on their minds … no matter how old they are. Mine are 25 &30 – and they still say things like this to me.

    sigh. The joys of motherhood make it worthwhile.

    PS – I happen to agree that this dish looks amazing! And the pesto with the mango – now there’s a genius idea!

    Reply

    • valentina says

      Thank you so much, Noel. Yes, finding the older the kids get, the more they say what’s on their mind. 🙂 Thanks for your kind words about the recipe. ~Valentina

      Reply

  19. Emily says

    Oh yum. I love lemon verbena. Can’t wait to try this as soon as my mangoes are ripe enough. I don’t have the same kind you used, but I think it will still be good.

    Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Subscribe to Cooking On The Weekends so you don’t miss any new, mouth-watering recipes!

You have Successfully Subscribed!