Sesame 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 more alive. Flat-leaf parsley and raw garlic form the backbone, while lemon juice, lemon zest, and a whisper of turmeric add layers of citrusy warmth and a gorgeous golden hue. A slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil through the food processor brings it all together into a coarse, spoonable paste that clings beautifully to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which is a genuine relief when you're navigating sauces and condiments that often sneak in tahini or other sesame-based additions. There's no hidden paste, no blended seed oil, and no ambiguity — just clean, punchy flavor from start to finish. It comes together in minutes and keeps well in a jar, so you can make a batch ahead and reach 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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