Tree Nut 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. The base is simple — fresh flat-leaf parsley, raw garlic, a hit of citrus, and good olive oil — but the result is bold enough to stand up to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or a thick slice of crusty bread. A pinch of turmeric adds a subtle warmth and a gorgeous golden hue that makes the finished sauce look as vibrant as it tastes. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives that can sneak into store-bought sauces and dressings. The food processor does most of the work, bringing everything together in minutes into a coarse, spoonable paste with real texture — not a thin, watery drizzle. Fresh basil is optional but worth adding if you have it on hand, lending a slightly sweeter, more complex finish. Make a jar on Sunday and you'll find yourself reaching 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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