Vegan Parsley & Garlic Herb Sauce
Bright, garlicky, and deeply herby, this vibrant green sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Fresh flat-leaf parsley and raw garlic are blitzed together with lemon juice, lemon zest, and a touch of turmeric, creating a bold, layered flavor that's earthy, citrusy, and just a little punchy all at once. The slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil through the food processor brings it together into a coarse, spoonable paste — rustic enough to have texture but smooth enough to coat whatever you're drizzling it over. Because every single ingredient here comes straight from the produce aisle and pantry, there's nothing hidden to worry about — no dairy, no animal products, just clean, plant-based flavor. It works beautifully as a sauce for roasted vegetables, a spread on crusty bread, a drizzle over grain bowls, or a finishing touch on grilled legumes. The optional fresh basil adds a subtle sweetness if you have it on hand, but the sauce holds its own without it. 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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