Vegetarian Dill & Pumpkin Seed Sauce

Total time15 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

(14)

This vibrant green sauce is the kind of thing that makes a simple bowl of roasted vegetables or grains feel genuinely special. Toasting the pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet first is a small step that pays off big — it deepens their nutty flavor and gives the finished sauce a subtle richness that raw seeds just can't deliver. Fresh dill is the real star here, blending with parsley, lemon juice, and garlic into something bright, herby, and a little unexpected. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil ties it all together into a silky, pourable consistency that clings beautifully to whatever you spoon it over. Every ingredient is naturally plant-based, so there's no swapping or substituting needed — it's just clean, whole-food cooking from start to finish. Make a batch at the beginning of the week and keep it in the fridge for up to three days; it's the kind of versatile sauce that quietly upgrades everything it touches.

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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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