Dairy Free Vegan Mango Sauce
Bright, tropical, and just a little bit bold, this silky mango sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more exciting. Fresh or frozen mango gets simmered down with lime juice, maple syrup, grated ginger, and a whisper of turmeric until it's completely soft and fragrant — then blended and strained into something impossibly smooth. The result is a vibrant, restaurant-quality sauce with zero dairy involved, which means it pairs beautifully with both savory dishes and sweet ones without any compromise. A pinch of cayenne is optional but highly recommended if you want a gentle heat that plays off the sweetness of the mango. Because every ingredient here is naturally plant-based, there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works. Serve it warm over grilled proteins or roasted vegetables, drizzle it over coconut rice, or let it cool and spoon it onto dessert. It keeps well in the fridge, so making a batch ahead of time is absolutely worth it.
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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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