Red Meat Allergy Friendly Dill & Pumpkin Seed Sauce
This vibrant, herb-forward sauce is built entirely from plants — toasted pepitas, fresh dill, bright parsley, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil — making it a natural fit for anyone navigating a red meat allergy without sacrificing bold, satisfying flavor. Toasting the pumpkin seeds first is the secret move here: it deepens their nuttiness and gives the sauce a rich, almost creamy body once blended. The result is a beautifully smooth, uniformly green sauce that looks stunning drizzled over grilled chicken, flaky fish, or a loaded grain bowl. Because every ingredient is whole and straightforward, there's no guesswork about hidden animal-derived additives or cross-contamination from processed condiments. A squeeze of fresh lemon and an optional pinch of cumin keep things lively and layered without overcomplicating the process. It comes together in under ten minutes and keeps in the fridge for up to three days, so you can meal-prep a batch and reach for it all week long.
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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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