Paraben Free Vegan Mango Sauce
Bright, tropical, and just a little bit spicy, this silky 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 something impossibly smooth. The straining step is what really sets it apart — pressing the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve removes any fibrous pulp and leaves behind a glossy, restaurant-quality sauce. Parabens are synthetic preservatives that sneak into a surprising number of store-bought sauces and condiments, but every ingredient here is a whole, recognizable food with nothing hidden in the label. The cayenne is optional, but even a pinch adds a gentle heat that plays beautifully against the sweetness of the mango and the tang of the lime. Serve it warm over rice, drizzle it on roasted vegetables, or let it cool and spoon it over fruit for a dessert that feels genuinely special. It keeps well in the fridge, so making a batch ahead 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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