Almond Free Vegan Mango Sauce
Bright, tropical, and just a little bit bold, this mango sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more exciting. Fresh or frozen mango gets simmered with lime juice, maple syrup, grated ginger, and a whisper of turmeric until it's silky and fragrant — then blended and strained into something genuinely restaurant-worthy. The optional pinch of cayenne adds a gentle heat that plays beautifully against the natural sweetness of the mango, but you can leave it out if you prefer things mellow. Every single ingredient here is whole and plant-based, so there's no need to scan labels for hidden nut derivatives or worry about cross-contact from almond-based thickeners or oils. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve is the move that takes it from good to great — smooth, glossy, and pourable every time. Serve it warm over rice, drizzle it on roasted vegetables, or spoon it alongside anything that could use a hit of sunshine.
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6 servings
- 2 cups mango, fresh or thawed frozen, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the mango, water, lime juice, maple syrup, ginger, turmeric, salt, and cayenne (if using) in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mango is very soft and the mixture is steaming, about 6–8 minutes.
- 2
Transfer the mixture to a blender (or use an immersion blender directly in the saucepan) and blend until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
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