Vegetarian 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 form the backbone, while lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of turmeric add layers of citrusy warmth and a gorgeous golden undertone you won't find in a store-bought bottle. The food processor does the heavy lifting — a slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil brings it all together into a coarse, spoonable paste that clings beautifully to whatever you put it on. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, stir it into grains, spread it across flatbread, or use it as a dipping sauce for crusty bread — it earns its place at the table every single time. Optional fresh basil nudges the flavor in a slightly sweeter, more complex direction if you have it on hand. Everything in this recipe is straightforward produce and pantry staples, so there's no guesswork about hidden animal-derived additives or unexpected ingredients. 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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