Hazelnut 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 frozen mango gets simmered with lime juice, maple syrup, grated ginger, and a whisper of turmeric until it's completely soft and fragrant, then blended and strained into a silky-smooth pour. The result is vibrant in both color and flavor — sweet and citrusy with a gentle warmth from the ginger and an optional kick of cayenne if you're feeling bold. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based and free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve is the small extra step that takes it from homemade to genuinely restaurant-quality. Drizzle it over rice dishes, grilled vegetables, or grain bowls, or use it as a dipping sauce — it's versatile enough to earn a permanent spot in your fridge rotation.
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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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