Anti Inflammatory Dill & Pumpkin Seed Sauce
This vibrant green sauce is built on ingredients that genuinely pull their weight when it comes to keeping inflammation in check. Raw pumpkin seeds bring a satisfying nuttiness along with healthy fats, while fresh dill and parsley add a bright, herby punch that makes the whole thing taste alive. Extra virgin olive oil ties it all together with its well-known beneficial properties, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice keeps the flavor sharp and clean. Toasting the pepitas in a dry skillet before blending is a small step that pays off big — it deepens the flavor and gives the sauce a subtle richness you just can't get from raw seeds alone. The result is a pourable, spoonable sauce that works beautifully over grilled fish, roasted vegetables, or a simple grain bowl, making it one of those versatile recipes you'll reach for again and again. It comes together in a blender in under ten minutes, stores well in the fridge for a few days, and makes healthy eating feel genuinely exciting rather than like a compromise.
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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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