Paleo Vegan Mango Sauce
Bright, tropical, and just a little bit spicy, 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, ginger, and turmeric until completely soft, then blended and strained into a silky, vibrant pour that's as beautiful as it is delicious. The optional pinch of cayenne adds a gentle heat that plays perfectly against the natural sweetness of the fruit. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener here, keeping things entirely plant-based while still fitting comfortably within a grain-free, whole-foods approach — no refined sugars, no weird additives. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve is the move that takes this from good to genuinely restaurant-quality smooth. It works drizzled over grilled chicken or fish, spooned onto roasted vegetables, or used as a dipping sauce straight from the jar. Make a batch on the weekend and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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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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