MSG 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 better. Flat-leaf parsley and raw garlic form the backbone, while lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of turmeric layer in a citrusy warmth that feels both fresh and complex. The food processor does the heavy lifting — a slow drizzle of good olive oil brings it all together into a coarse, spoonable paste with real body and texture. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, you never have to second-guess a label or wonder whether a flavor enhancer snuck into the mix. That makes it a genuinely reliable choice when you're cooking for people who are sensitive to hidden additives in store-bought sauces and dressings. Spoon it over grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or a simple grain bowl, and it instantly elevates the plate. Make a jar on Sunday and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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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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