Pregnancy Friendly Parsley & Garlic Herb Sauce
Bright, garlicky, and loaded with fresh herbs, this vibrant green sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Flat-leaf parsley is genuinely one of the most nutrient-dense herbs you can reach for during pregnancy, and pairing it with lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil keeps things clean, wholesome, and free from anything you'd need to second-guess on a label. A pinch of turmeric adds a warm, earthy undertone that rounds out the citrus without overpowering the fresh herb flavor. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in just a few pulses — no cooking, no complicated technique, just honest ingredients blending into something seriously good. Spoon it over roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, or a simple grain bowl and it instantly feels like a proper meal. Store it in a jar in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!