BHA & BHT Free Vegan Mango Sauce
Bright, tropical, and just a little bit zingy, this mango sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more exciting. Fresh or thawed frozen mango gets simmered with lime juice, maple syrup, grated ginger, and a whisper of turmeric until silky soft, then blended and strained into a glossy, vibrant pour. The result is smooth enough to drizzle over grain bowls, grilled vegetables, or desserts, yet bold enough to hold its own as a dipping sauce. Many store-bought fruit sauces and condiments sneak in synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT to extend shelf life, but every ingredient here is a whole, recognizable food with nothing artificial in sight. The optional pinch of cayenne adds a gentle heat that plays beautifully against the mango's natural sweetness, and a final taste-and-adjust step means you can dial the brightness or sweetness exactly to your liking. It comes together in one saucepan with minimal cleanup, and it keeps well in the fridge for whenever you need a hit of sunshine on your plate.
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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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