Paraben Free 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 depth that builds with every bite. A hit of fresh lemon juice brightens the whole thing, and a slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil pulls it into a coarse, spoonable paste with just the right body. For anyone navigating paraben sensitivities, store-bought condiments and spice blends can be a minefield of preservatives and synthetic additives. This recipe sidesteps all of that by relying entirely on whole, fresh ingredients — nothing processed, nothing with a long shelf-life ingredient list you have to decode. Every component is exactly what it says it is, which makes this an easy, confident choice. A short rest in the fridge before serving lets the flavors meld beautifully, and the result is a sauce that tastes far more complex than the effort involved. Spoon it over roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, eggs, or flatbread and watch it disappear fast.
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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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