Pregnancy Friendly Vegan Mango Sauce
Bright, tropical, and just the right balance of sweet and tangy, this silky 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 completely soft and fragrant — then blended and strained into a beautifully smooth, vibrant pour. During pregnancy, it's reassuring to know exactly what's going into your food, and this sauce is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients with no additives or preservatives to second-guess. The ginger adds a gentle warmth that can actually be soothing, while the turmeric brings a gorgeous golden hue and a mild earthiness that rounds out the sweetness of the mango. The optional pinch of cayenne is easy to leave out if you're keeping things mild, making this totally customizable to however your palate is feeling that day. It works beautifully drizzled over grain bowls, spooned onto roasted vegetables, or used as a dipping sauce — warm or chilled, it's endlessly versatile. Once you've made a jar of this, 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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