Almond Free Herb Persillade
Bright, garlicky, and impossibly fresh, this classic French herb condiment is one of those finishing touches that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, minced garlic, and lemon zest come together with good olive oil into a coarse, vibrant green mixture that's as beautiful to look at as it is to eat. A squeeze of lemon juice at the end lifts the whole thing and keeps the flavors sharp and clean. It comes together on a single cutting board in just a few minutes, with no cooking required — just good knife work and quality ingredients. For anyone navigating nut allergies, this is the kind of recipe that's naturally worry-free: every ingredient is straightforward, with zero hidden surprises lurking in the list. Spoon it over grilled fish, roasted vegetables, lamb, or crusty bread and watch it disappear fast.
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6 servings
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, tightly packed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Finely chop the parsley leaves on a cutting board until the pieces are uniform and about 1/8 inch — the mixture should look like a coarse, bright-green rubble rather than a paste.
- 2
Add the minced garlic and lemon zest to the parsley and chop everything together briefly until the garlic is evenly distributed through the herbs.
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