Turkey Free Parsley & Garlic Herb Sauce
Bright, garlicky, and loaded with fresh parsley, this herb sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. A slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil blended with lemon juice, lemon zest, and a whisper of turmeric gives it a gorgeous color and a flavor that's both bold and balanced. The food processor does the heavy lifting here — a few pulses and a steady pour of oil, and you've got a coarse, spoonable sauce that clings beautifully to whatever you're serving it with. Because it's built entirely from fresh herbs, citrus, and pantry staples, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden animal proteins sneaking in. Optional fresh basil adds a sweet, floral note if you want to take it in a slightly different direction. It comes together in minutes and keeps well in a jar, making it an easy go-to for drizzling over roasted vegetables, grilled fish, grain bowls, or crusty bread.
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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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