Paleo Dill & Pumpkin Seed Sauce

Total time15 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

(14)

Bright, herbaceous, and packed with good fats, this blender sauce is the kind of thing that makes a simple piece of grilled chicken or a sheet pan of roasted vegetables feel genuinely exciting. Toasting the pumpkin seeds first is a small step that pays off big — it deepens their nutty flavor and gives the finished sauce a subtle richness that you just can't get from raw seeds. Fresh dill is the star here, bringing that bold, slightly grassy punch that pairs beautifully with lemon juice and a whisper of garlic. Everything in this recipe is whole-food and grain-free by nature, so there's no need to swap anything out or second-guess a single ingredient. A touch of cumin is optional but worth trying if you want a little warmth underneath all that green freshness. Blend it smooth, taste, adjust, and you've got a versatile sauce that works just as well spooned over fish as it does drizzled on a grain-free bowl loaded with roasted veggies.

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Ingredients

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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