Paraben Free Parsley & Garlic Herb Sauce
Fresh herbs, bright citrus, and good olive oil are all you need to make a sauce that genuinely elevates everything it touches. This vibrant green blend comes together in a food processor in minutes, with flat-leaf parsley and garlic doing the heavy lifting while lemon juice and zest keep things lively and sharp. A pinch of turmeric adds a subtle warmth and a gorgeous golden undertone that makes the color even more striking. Many store-bought condiments and sauces rely on preservatives and synthetic additives that people avoiding parabens have to watch out for — making a batch from scratch like this sidesteps all of that completely. The slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil through the feed tube is the key step, pulling everything into a coarse, spoonable paste that clings beautifully to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, crusty bread, or a simple bowl of grains. Optional fresh basil rounds out the flavor if you have it on hand, but the sauce is absolutely complete without it. Make it, taste it, and you'll wonder why you ever reached for a jar.
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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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