Turkey Free Herb & Ginger Schug
Bright, herby, and loaded with bold flavor, this Yemeni-inspired green sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Fresh cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the backbone, while garlic, ginger, turmeric, and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon give it a warmth and complexity that sets it apart from your average herb sauce. A splash of lemon juice and a drizzle of good olive oil pull it all together into a coarse, spoonable paste with serious personality. The food processor does the heavy lifting — a few quick pulses and a slow drizzle of oil is genuinely all it takes. Since this sauce is built entirely from fresh herbs, aromatics, spices, and olive oil, there's nothing to second-guess on the ingredient list — no hidden proteins, no processed fillers, just clean, vibrant pantry staples. A short rest in the fridge before serving lets the flavors bloom and mellow into something even more irresistible. Spoon it over roasted vegetables, stir it into grains, or use it as a dipping sauce — it's the kind of recipe you'll find yourself making on repeat.
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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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