AIP Friendly Parsley & Garlic Herb Sauce
Bright, herby, and punchy with garlic and lemon, this vibrant green sauce comes together in minutes and makes just about everything it touches taste more alive. The base is simple — fresh flat-leaf parsley, raw garlic, lemon juice and zest, a touch of turmeric, and good extra-virgin olive oil — which means every ingredient is doing real work and nothing is hiding. For anyone navigating the autoimmune protocol, finding a bold, versatile condiment without nightshades, seeds, or dairy can feel like a constant puzzle, and this one solves it cleanly. The food processor does the heavy lifting, pulling everything into a coarse, spoonable paste that holds its shape beautifully rather than turning into a watery mess. A drizzle over roasted vegetables, grilled meat, or even a simple bowl of greens transforms the whole plate. Optional fresh basil adds a slightly sweeter, more floral note if you have it on hand, but the sauce is completely satisfying without it. This recipe makes enough to serve six, so it's worth keeping a jar in the fridge 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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