Pecan Free Parsley & Garlic Herb Sauce
Bright, garlicky, and punchy with fresh lemon, this herb sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Two cups of flat-leaf parsley blended with raw garlic, lemon zest, and a whisper of turmeric create a sauce that's vivid in both color and flavor — earthy, citrusy, and deeply savory all at once. The food processor does the heavy lifting, and the slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil brings it together into a coarse, spoonable paste that clings beautifully to whatever you pair it with. It's a genuinely versatile sauce — spoon it over roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, fish, or even a simple bowl of grains and you've instantly got a restaurant-worthy plate. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and whole, there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking in from a store-bought alternative. The optional fresh basil adds a slightly sweeter, more complex note if you have it on hand, but the sauce is completely satisfying without it. Make a jar at the start of the week and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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