Savory Herb Sauce (Printable)

Fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon combine for a flavorful sauce perfect for grilled dishes or veggies.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

02 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

03 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped

04 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped

05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

06 - 1 small shallot, minced

07 - 2/3 cup vegetable broth, gluten-free if needed

08 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

09 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

11 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

12 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

01 - Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic, sauté until softened, about 2 minutes.

02 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer.

03 - Add chopped herbs, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to blend flavors.

04 - Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and adjust seasoning as desired.

05 - Serve warm or at room temperature over grilled meats, vegetables, or roasted potatoes.

01 -

It transforms ordinary grilled meats and roasted vegetables into something people actually want seconds of.
Ready in under fifteen minutes, which means you can make it while everything else is cooking.
Tastes equally good warm or cold, so it works for last-minute dinners and next-day lunches without losing its charm.

02 -

Don't chop the herbs until you're ready to add them; they'll oxidize and lose brightness if they sit around.
The sauce thickens slightly as it cools, so if you're serving it warm, it'll seem a bit looser than you might expect—that's perfect.

03 -

Mince the herbs by hand with a good knife rather than a food processor—you want them chopped, not bruised and wet.
If the sauce breaks or looks separated as it cools, add a tablespoon of cold broth and stir gently; it'll come back together.