Paleo Herb & Ginger Schug
This vibrant green condiment is punchy, aromatic, and genuinely addictive — the kind of sauce that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Fresh cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the herbaceous backbone, while garlic, ginger, turmeric, and Ceylon cinnamon layer in warmth and complexity that builds with every bite. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in minutes, making it one of the easiest flavor upgrades you can keep in your fridge. Because every ingredient here is a whole, unprocessed food — fresh herbs, citrus, olive oil, and spices — it fits naturally into a grain-free, legume-free way of eating without any substitutions or workarounds. Store-bought versions of similar sauces often sneak in preservatives or refined oils, so making your own means you know exactly what's in the jar. Spoon it over roasted vegetables, grilled meat, or eggs, and that 15-minute rest in the fridge before serving is worth every second — the flavors meld into something that tastes far more complex than the effort involved.
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8 servings
- 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cilantro, parsley, garlic, ginger, turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 8–10 times until the herbs and garlic are roughly broken down and the mixture looks coarsely chopped.
- 2
Add the lemon juice and pulse 3–4 more times to incorporate.
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