Lupin 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. Sweet mango gets simmered down with fresh lime juice, grated ginger, and a whisper of turmeric until it's completely soft and fragrant, then blended and strained into a glossy, restaurant-worthy pour. The optional pinch of cayenne adds a gentle heat that plays beautifully against the fruit's natural sweetness — leave it in if you like a little kick. Every single ingredient here is straightforwardly plant-based and free from the legume-family flours and seeds that can sneak into packaged sauces and spice blends. Because you're building this from scratch in one small saucepan, you stay in full control of what goes in. Drizzle it over grilled vegetables, spoon it onto rice bowls, or use it as a dipping sauce — it works warm or chilled straight from the fridge.
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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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