Seeds Free Vegan Mango Sauce
Bright, tropical, and just a little bit punchy, 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 genuinely gorgeous. The straining step is what sets it apart — pressing the cooked mixture through a fine-mesh strainer removes any fibrous pulp and leaves you with a sauce that's restaurant-smooth and pourable. A pinch of cayenne is optional, but it adds just enough heat to keep things interesting against the natural sweetness of the mango. Because every ingredient here is a whole fruit, spice, or liquid, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden seeds or seed-derived oils — it's clean and straightforward from start to finish. Serve it warm over grain bowls or roasted vegetables, or let it cool and spoon it over coconut yogurt for a bright, refreshing finish.
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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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