
Fresh herbs and good olive oil are the backbone of this bright, garlicky condiment — and every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward, which is exactly what you need when managing a sensitive esophagus. Parsley, garlic, lemon juice, and extra-virgin olive oil come together in minutes with nothing processed, nothing hidden, and no common trigger ingredients lurking in the mix. The technique is pure knife work: finely minced parsley, a smeared garlic paste, and a quick stir — no cooking required, which means no shortcuts that could sneak in problematic additions. That lemon zest option adds a lovely citrus lift if you tolerate it well, and the flaky sea salt brings everything into focus. Spoon it over roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, or simple grains and suddenly a plain plate feels like something special. It stores easily in the fridge, so you can make a batch ahead and have a safe, flavor-packed finishing sauce ready whenever you need it.
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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.
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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