Gut Friendly Parsley & Garlic Herb Sauce
Bright, herby, and built from ingredients that genuinely support a happy digestive system, this vibrant green sauce is the kind of condiment that earns a permanent spot in your fridge. Parsley is the star here — packed with antioxidants and gentle on the gut — while raw garlic brings its well-known prebiotic properties to the mix without any heavy processing that might strip those benefits away. A generous pour of extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together with healthy fats that help the body absorb the fat-soluble compounds in the herbs. The touch of turmeric is a quiet but meaningful addition, lending a warm, earthy undertone alongside its widely recognized anti-inflammatory reputation. Fresh lemon juice and zest keep the whole thing lively and bright, cutting through the richness of the oil in the best possible way. The food processor does the heavy lifting in just a few pulses, so you're looking at minimal effort for maximum payoff. Spoon it over grilled fish, roasted vegetables, or a simple grain bowl and watch an ordinary meal feel suddenly intentional.
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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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