Mustard 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 down with lime juice, maple syrup, grated ginger, and a whisper of turmeric until it's silky and fragrant — then blended and strained into something genuinely gorgeous. The result is a smooth, vibrant sauce with a warm golden color and layers of flavor that go way beyond what you'd expect from such a short ingredient list. Mustard has a sneaky way of showing up in store-bought sauces, marinades, and dressings, but every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward with zero hidden surprises. A pinch of cayenne at the end gives it a gentle kick if you're into that, or you can leave it out for something sweeter and more mellow. It's equally at home drizzled over grain bowls, spooned alongside roasted vegetables, or used as a dipping sauce for spring rolls. Make a jar on Sunday and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.

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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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