Nightshade Free Parsley & Garlic Herb Sauce
Bright, garlicky, and punchy with lemon, this herb sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. It comes together in a food processor in just a few pulses, so you get a coarse, spoonable paste with real texture — not a watery, over-blended drizzle. For anyone navigating a nightshade-free kitchen, finding a bold, versatile sauce without tomatoes, peppers, or paprika can feel genuinely limiting, and this one fills that gap beautifully. Flat-leaf parsley and fresh garlic do the heavy lifting, while lemon juice and zest add brightness, and a touch of turmeric gives it a warm, golden undertone that's subtle but interesting. A splash of olive oil brings it all together into something rich enough to spoon over grilled meat, roasted vegetables, or a simple grain bowl. Optional fresh basil nudges it in a slightly sweeter, more aromatic direction if you have it on hand. Make a jar on Sunday and you'll find yourself reaching for it 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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