This makes a wonderful gift for anyone who might like a fresh-tasting, bright green spreadable sauce in the middle of winter! It goes well with many dishes, including meat and fish, grains and pasta, roasted vegetables, and scrambled eggs. It’s also delicious on a sandwich or mixed into Hummus or a basic salad dressing.
kitchen gear
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Cutting board
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Sharp knife (adult needed)
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Salad spinner (or colander and clean dish towel)
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Measuring spoons
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Measuring cup
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Food processor or blender (adult needed)
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Rubber spatula, or spoon
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Clean jar with tight-fitting lid
Ingredients
- 5 cups packed flat leaf parsley
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and sliced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon red or white wine vinegar or lemon juice
- 2⁄3 cup olive oil
Instructions
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Pull off all the leaves and thin stems from the parsley. Throw away only the thick stems.
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Wash the parsley and dry it well. Use a salad spinner, or shake the parsley dry in a colander and then roll it in a clean dish towel to soak up more water.
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Put the parsley leaves and thin stems in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade or in a blender and pulse (turn the machine on and off) until they are completely chopped, about 1 minute.
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Add the garlic and salt and pulse again.
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Slowly, while the machine is running, add the vinegar or lemon juice and the oil and process until smooth and bright green, about 1 minute. Use the spatula to scrape down the sides and process again.
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Scrape the puree into the jar and screw on the lid. Cover and refrigerate until you’re ready to gift, up to 1 week.
Notes
GET CREATIVE
• Make it Citrusy: add the grated zest of 1 lemon or orange.
• Turn it into pesto: add 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, almonds, or pine nuts and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
• Substitute fresh basil for the parsley.
GIFT NOTE
Give your gift with a little tag explaining what’s in it and how to use it.
