Oats Free Watercress Lemon Sauce
Bright, peppery, and vibrantly green, this blender sauce is the kind of thing that makes a simple grilled chicken breast or roasted vegetables feel genuinely special. Watercress brings a bold, slightly bitter bite that pairs beautifully with the sharp hit of fresh lemon juice and zest, while a stream of good olive oil pulls everything into a silky, emulsified pour. Garlic adds just enough depth without overwhelming the freshness, and an optional handful of flat-leaf parsley softens the flavor if you want something a little more mellow. The whole thing comes together in under a minute of blending — no cooking, no fuss, just clean whole-food ingredients doing all the work. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this sauce is naturally free of any cereal grains or thickeners, relying entirely on the emulsification of olive oil and the body of the blended greens to get that luscious, spoonable texture. It's endlessly versatile — drizzle it over fish, toss it with roasted potatoes, or use it as a bright dipping sauce for crusty bread at the table.
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4 servings
- 2 cups fresh watercress, thick stems removed
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 small clove garlic, roughly chopped
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the watercress, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, water, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Add the parsley, if using.
- 2
Blend on high speed for 30 seconds, until the greens are fully broken down and the mixture is a uniform, bright green purée.
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