Ginger Free Parsley & Garlic Herb Sauce
Bright, garlicky, and loaded with fresh parsley, this herb sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. A splash of lemon juice and a hit of zest keep it vibrant, while a slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil pulls it all together into a lush, spoonable paste. The touch of turmeric adds a warm, earthy undertone without any heat or sharpness — and because every ingredient here is straightforward and whole, there's no need to scan labels for hidden spice blends that might sneak in unwanted flavors. Many store-bought herb sauces and marinades rely on ginger as a background note, so making your own is the cleanest way to stay in control of what's actually in the jar. The food processor does the heavy lifting in just a few pulses, so you go from a pile of fresh herbs to a gorgeous green sauce in minutes. Spoon it over grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread — honestly, it's hard to find something it doesn't improve.
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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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