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Easy Mango Habanero Sauce
5 from 3 votes

Easy Mango Habanero Sauce

Homemade Mango Habanero Sauce is more than just hot sauce! This versatile condiment adds excitement to almost any dish. Drizzle it on tacos and nachos, use it as salad dressing, slather it on wings and burgers, or combine it with hummus to create a dip that's surprisingly perfect. Easy to make in just 15 minutes, this sweet and spicy sauce is vegan, gluten-free and fat-free.Yield: makes about 12 fl oz

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 35 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Mango 1 large mango, chopped, ripe
  • 1 habanero pepper or use 2 if you want it extra hot!, stem and seeds removed
  • 2 Tablespoons shallot or red onion, diced
  • 1 small clove garlic peeled
  • ⅓ cup lime juice from about 2 limes, fresh
  • 2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar or similar
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar or agave or maple syrup, optional

Instructions

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  1. Tip: If you're not sure how spicy your habanero peppers are or you're worried about the sauce being too hot, start with just half of a pepper. You can always add more after blending.
  2. In a blender combine all ingredients except the optional sugar. Gradually increase to high and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust the acid, sweetness, and amount of habanero as desired.
  3. If the sauce is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoon water, and blend again.
  4. Pour into a clean glass bottle or jar with a lid, and store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • Tips
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  • If possible, use a fresh mango that is VERY ripe, fragrant, sweet, and juicy. 
  • When working with hot peppers, you may want to wear disposable food prep gloves to prevent the capsaicin from contacting your skin (especially if you wear contact lenses). I don't usually wear gloves if I'm only cutting 1 or 2 peppers and rely on a thorough handwashing afterward.
  • Also be careful and remember not rub your eyes or touch anything else while you're handling hot peppers.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2oz. Calories 35kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 35

% Daily Value*

Serving 2oz.
Calories 35kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.