Brazil Nut Free Vegan Mango Sauce

Total time18 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time8 min

4.7

(19)

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 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, restaurant-worthy, and completely plant-based — no dairy, no nuts, no hidden surprises in the ingredient list. That optional pinch of cayenne adds a gentle kick that plays beautifully against the natural sweetness of the mango, but you can absolutely leave it out for a milder finish. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve is the small extra step that takes the texture from good to genuinely luxurious. Serve it warm over rice dishes, drizzle it onto grilled vegetables, or spoon it alongside spring rolls — it's versatile enough to become a regular in your fridge rotation. Make a batch ahead and refrigerate it; the flavors only get better as they settle.

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Ingredients

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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