Walnut Free Vegan Mango Sauce
Bright, tropical, and just a little bit zingy, 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, maple syrup, grated ginger, and a whisper of turmeric until it's silky-soft, then blended and strained into a glossy, restaurant-worthy pour. The result is completely plant-based and built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — no mystery additives, no shared-facility concerns, just pure fruit-forward flavor. A pinch of cayenne is optional but highly recommended if you want a gentle heat that plays beautifully against the sweetness of the mango. Straining the blended sauce through a fine-mesh sieve is the small extra step that takes the texture from good to genuinely luxurious. Serve it warm over grain bowls, drizzle it onto roasted vegetables, or spoon it alongside your favorite savory dishes — it's endlessly versatile and keeps well in the fridge for easy weeknight use.
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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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