Spicy Basil and Parsley Green Sauce
A fresh, bright, healthy green sauce made with basil, flat leaf parsley, and crushed red pepper.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 112kcal
Cost: $6
Equipment
- 1 food processor
Ingredients
- 2 packed cups of fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup of packed flat parsley leaves
- Four stems from green onions don’t add the white part of the onion unless you want a sharp bite to the sauce
- Juice from one lemon
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- ½ cup of shelled pumpkin seeds
- ½ teaspoon of crushed red pepper
- 2 cloves of garlic blanch them to tame some of the bitterness
- 2 teaspoons of ground sea salt
- Ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup of water + 2 to 3 tablespoons
Instructions
- Note: To blanch the garlic put the cloves in boiling water for two minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.
- Place all of the ingredients in a food processor and process until it’s creamy. Add more or less water depending on how thick you want it to be.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freeze in a freezer safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1172mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 718IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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