Alpha Gal Friendly Dill & Pumpkin Seed Sauce
This vibrant, herb-forward sauce is everything a great condiment should be — bright, garlicky, and packed with fresh flavor from a generous handful of dill and a squeeze of real lemon juice. Toasting the pumpkin seeds first is a small step that makes a big difference, drawing out a nutty depth that gives the sauce real body without relying on dairy or any animal-derived ingredients. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, finding sauces and dressings that are genuinely free of mammalian products can be a constant label-reading exercise — this one is built entirely from plants, seeds, and olive oil, so you can blend it up with total confidence. The result is a silky, pourable green sauce that works beautifully drizzled over grilled chicken, fish, or roasted vegetables, and it comes together in under ten minutes. A pinch of cumin is optional but adds a subtle warmth that rounds out the herby brightness nicely. It keeps in the fridge for up to three days, making it a smart prep-ahead staple to have on hand for quick weeknight meals.
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6 servings
- ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1 cup fresh dill, loosely packed
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 1 small clove garlic, peeled
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3–4 tbsp water, plus more as needed
- ¼ tsp sea salt, or to taste
- ⅛ tsp black pepper, or to taste
- ¼ tsp ground cumin (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat a small dry skillet over medium heat. Add the pumpkin seeds and toast, stirring frequently, until they begin to pop and turn lightly golden, about 3–4 minutes. Watch closely, as they can brown quickly. Transfer to a plate and let cool for 2 minutes.
- 2
Add the toasted pumpkin seeds, fresh dill, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, 3 tbsp water, salt, pepper, and cumin (if using) to a blender or food processor.
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