Low Sugar Parsley & Garlic Herb Sauce
Bright, garlicky, and deeply herby, this sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Two full cups of fresh flat-leaf parsley do the heavy lifting here, backed by raw garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and a whisper of turmeric that adds a warm, golden undertone without overpowering the green freshness. Every single ingredient earns its place, and because there's nothing hidden in the mix, you know exactly what you're drizzling over your plate. So many store-bought herb sauces and dressings sneak in sweeteners to balance acidity or extend shelf life — here, the lemon and olive oil handle all of that naturally. The food processor does the work in minutes, pulling everything into a coarse, spoonable paste that's rustic enough to feel homemade and polished enough to serve at a dinner party. Spoon it over grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, fish, or even a simple bowl of grains and it instantly becomes the star of the meal. Make a jar on Sunday and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week.
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6 servings
- 2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the parsley, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, turmeric, and basil (if using) to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 8–10 times until the herbs are finely chopped and the garlic is broken down, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed.
- 2
With the processor running, pour the olive oil through the feed tube in a slow, steady stream until the sauce comes together into a coarse, spoonable paste — it should hold its shape on a spoon but not be completely smooth.
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