Walnut 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. Fresh flat-leaf parsley does the heavy lifting here, blended with raw garlic, a hit of lemon juice and zest, and a whisper of turmeric that adds a subtle warmth and golden hue without overpowering the green freshness. A slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil through the food processor brings it all together into a coarse, spoonable paste — rustic enough to have texture, smooth enough to drape beautifully over whatever you're serving. Many store-bought herb sauces and pestos sneak in walnuts or mixed nuts as a base, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to get that same bold, herbaceous punch without any concern. Spoon it over grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, fish, or a simple bowl of grains and it instantly feels like a proper meal. The optional basil is a nice touch if you have it on hand, nudging the flavor in a slightly sweeter, more complex direction. Make a jar on Sunday and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week.
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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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