Peanut-Crusted Liver Bites with Mango-Pepper Salsa

These bite-size pieces of liver get a crunchy coat of crushed roasted peanuts and cornmeal before a quick pan-fry, which softens liver's stronger flavor into something closer to a snack than a stew. It's a fun, shareable way to work a very iron-dense ingredient into a weekly rotation.

The mango-pepper salsa on top isn't just for looks — mango and bell pepper are both rich in vitamin C, and eating them alongside iron-rich liver in the same bite genuinely helps your body absorb more of that iron. Lime juice and fresh cilantro keep the salsa bright against the richness of the crust.

Serve these warm, salsa piled high, as a starter, a light lunch, or a protein-packed snack. They're best eaten right out of the pan while the coating is still crisp.