Wheat Free Vegan Mango Sauce
Bright, tropical, and layered with just enough warmth, this mango sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more exciting. Fresh or thawed frozen mango gets simmered down with lime juice, maple syrup, grated ginger, and a whisper of turmeric until it's silky and fragrant — then blended and strained into a glossy, restaurant-worthy pour. The cayenne is optional, but even a pinch gives it a gentle heat that plays beautifully against the sweetness of the mango. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just whole, clean components doing their job. It works as a drizzle over grain bowls, a dipping sauce for spring rolls, a glaze for roasted vegetables, or spooned straight onto a plate next to something crispy. Serve it warm for maximum aroma or chill it down and let the flavors deepen overnight — both versions are genuinely delicious.
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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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