Vegetarian Vegan Mango Sauce
Bright, tropical, and just a little bit addictive, this silky mango sauce comes together in one small saucepan with a handful of honest ingredients. Fresh or frozen mango gets simmered down with lime juice, maple syrup, ginger, and a whisper of turmeric until everything is soft and fragrant, then blended completely smooth and strained to a glossy, restaurant-worthy finish. The optional pinch of cayenne adds a gentle heat that plays beautifully against the sweetness of the mango — leave it in if you like a little kick. Because every ingredient here is plant-based, there are no substitutions needed and nothing to second-guess on the label. It works drizzled over grain bowls, spooned alongside roasted vegetables, stirred into dressings, or used as a dipping sauce for spring rolls. The straining step is worth the extra thirty seconds — it takes the texture from good to genuinely luxurious. Make a batch, taste it warm straight from the pan, and try not to eat it all before it hits the table.
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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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