Nut-Free Fresh Herb Sauce

Brighten up your meals with this Nut-Free Fresh Herb Sauce, a vibrant and versatile recipe bursting with flavor! This dairy-free and allergy-friendly twist on classic herb-based sauces like pesto combines fresh parsley, basil, and cilantro for a bold herbal base, with tangy lemon juice, zesty capers, and a subtle kick from red pepper flakes. Blended to velvety perfection with olive oil and a touch of water, it’s effortlessly light yet rich in flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this sauce is perfect for drizzling over grilled veggies, topping roasted meats, or tossing with pasta. It’s the ultimate go-to condiment for anyone seeking a nut-free sauce packed with fresh, zesty, and herby goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the fresh parsley, basil, and cilantro.

Step 2

In a food processor, combine the parsley, basil, cilantro, garlic cloves, and capers.

Step 3

Pulse the mixture until coarsely chopped.

Step 4

Add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and water.

Step 5

Process until the sauce is smooth and well combined, scraping down the sides as needed.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or lemon juice if necessary.

Step 7

Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl or container.

Step 8

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Step 9

Serve the fresh herb sauce drizzled over your favorite dishes or as a vibrant dip.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	285.9 grams (285.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1062

Total Fat 113.10g	145%
Saturated Fat 17.50g	88%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.60g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1629mg	71%
Total Carbohydrate 10.60g	4%
Dietary Fiber 3.40g	12%
Total Sugars 1.90g
Protein 3.30g	7%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 122mg	9%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 651mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 94.8%

Protein: 1.2%

Carbs: 3.9%