Turkey Free Dill & Pumpkin Seed Sauce
This vibrant, herb-forward sauce is built around toasted pepitas and a generous handful of fresh dill, and the result is something genuinely special — bright, nutty, and deeply green in both color and flavor. Toasting the pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet first is a small step that pays off big, coaxing out a warm, slightly smoky depth that anchors the whole sauce. Fresh parsley, lemon juice, and a whisper of garlic round everything out, while a drizzle of good olive oil pulls it all into a silky, pourable consistency. It comes together in a blender in under a minute, which makes it one of those sauces you'll find yourself reaching for all week long. Spoon it over grilled fish, roasted vegetables, or a simple grain bowl and it instantly elevates whatever is underneath. Everything in this recipe is whole, plant-based, and completely free from poultry in any form — no hidden meat-based stocks, no processed shortcuts, just clean ingredients you can feel good about. It keeps in the fridge for up to three days, so making a full batch is absolutely worth it.
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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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