Nut-Free Fresh Herb Sauce
Bright, bold, and packed with flavor, this Nut-Free Fresh Herb Sauce is a versatile, allergen-friendly condiment that will elevate any dish. Made with a vibrant trio of fresh parsley, basil, and cilantro, this sauce bursts with herby goodness and zesty hints of lemon. A touch of capers adds a briny depth, while garlic and red pepper flakes bring just the right amount of kick. Perfectly smooth thanks to a quick whirl in the food processor, this no-cook, dairy-free sauce comes together in just 10 minutes, making it an effortless addition to your kitchen repertoire. Drizzle it over grilled vegetables, swirl it into soups, use it as a dip, or serve it as a fresh, nut-free alternative to pesto. Customizable, quick, and utterly delicious, this fresh herb sauce will become your go-to for adding a pop of flavor to any meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the fresh parsley, basil, and cilantro.
In a food processor, combine the parsley, basil, cilantro, garlic cloves, and capers.
Pulse the mixture until coarsely chopped.
Add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and water.
Process until the sauce is smooth and well combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or lemon juice if necessary.
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl or container.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Serve the fresh herb sauce drizzled over your favorite dishes or as a vibrant dip.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1062 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.1 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.5 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1629 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 122 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 651 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
