Fish Free Parsley & Garlic Herb Sauce
Bright, garlicky, and loaded with fresh herb flavor, this vibrant green sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Flat-leaf parsley and raw garlic get blitzed with lemon juice, lemon zest, and a touch of turmeric, creating a bold, coarse paste that's punchy without being overwhelming. The slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil through the food processor brings it all together into something spoonable and deeply satisfying. Because every ingredient here is plant-based and whole, there's zero guesswork about what's in it — no hidden seafood-derived additives like you might find in some store-bought sauces or dressings. It comes together in minutes and keeps well in a jar, making it an easy go-to for drizzling over roasted vegetables, grilled meats, grain bowls, or crusty bread. The optional basil adds a subtle sweetness if you have it on hand, but the sauce is completely confident without it.
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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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