Brazil Nut Free Persillade
This bright, herby condiment is one of those kitchen staples that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Fresh flat-leaf parsley and a garlic paste come together with good olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice to create something punchy, verdant, and deeply aromatic. The technique of smearing the minced garlic against the cutting board is a small step that makes a big difference, turning sharp raw garlic into something silkier and more integrated. It comes together in minutes with nothing but a knife, a bowl, and a handful of honest ingredients — no blender, no fuss. Spoon it over roasted vegetables, grilled fish, or a simple piece of crusty bread and it instantly elevates the whole plate. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and whole, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your meal. It's the kind of recipe you'll find yourself reaching for again and again once it's in your rotation.
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4 servings
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, tightly packed
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt, or to taste
- ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pile the parsley leaves on a cutting board and mince them finely with a chef's knife, rocking the blade back and forth until no large pieces remain and the parsley is uniformly fine.
- 2
Mince the garlic cloves as finely as possible, then use the flat of the blade to smear the minced garlic against the board 2–3 times until it forms a near-paste.
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