Green Herb Sauce

Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Green Herb Sauce
10 min.
4
92kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your meals with a burst of fresh flavor? This Green Herb Sauce is the perfect addition to your culinary repertoire, bringing a vibrant and zesty touch to any dish. With its gluten-free profile and a mere 92 calories per serving, this sauce is not only delicious but also a guilt-free indulgence.

Imagine drizzling this luscious green sauce over grilled pork, poultry, or fish, transforming a simple meal into a gourmet experience. The combination of fresh cilantro, parsley, and basil creates a harmonious blend of herbs that tantalizes the taste buds, while the kick from jalapeño adds just the right amount of heat. The richness of grated Parmesan cheese and the depth of chicken broth round out the flavors, making this sauce a versatile companion for a variety of dishes.

Best of all, this Green Herb Sauce comes together in just 10 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking to spice up your weeknight meals, this sauce is sure to impress. Grab your food processor or blender, and let’s whip up a batch of this delightful sauce that will leave your guests asking for the recipe!

Ingredients

  • cup cilantro leaves fresh packed
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh packed
  • tablespoons basil fresh packed
  • tablespoons chives fresh coarsely chopped
  • 0.3 cup chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • clove garlic chopped
  • 0.5  jalapeno seeded chopped
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • blender

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients in food processor or blender. Cover and process, stopping to scrape sides if necessary, until smooth.
  2. Serve sauce with grilled pork, poultry or fish.

Nutrition Facts

Calories92kcal
Protein9.75%
Fat83.1%
Carbs7.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
60.25
Glycemic Load
0.16
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
7.0965216995581%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
8.08mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Isorhamnetin
0.1mg
Kaempferol
0.21mg
Myricetin
0.57mg
Quercetin
2.3mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:91.88kcal
4.59%
Fat:8.66g
13.32%
Saturated Fat:2.02g
12.61%
Carbohydrates:1.68g
0.56%
Net Carbohydrates:1.32g
0.48%
Sugar:0.24g
0.27%
Cholesterol:5.73mg
1.91%
Sodium:313.41mg
13.63%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.28g
4.57%
Vitamin K:94.19µg
89.71%
Vitamin A:777.15IU
15.54%
Vitamin C:9.43mg
11.43%
Calcium:68.5mg
6.85%
Vitamin E:0.8mg
5.31%
Phosphorus:47.34mg
4.73%
Selenium:2.42µg
3.45%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.34%
Folate:11.31µg
2.83%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.64%
Zinc:0.37mg
2.46%
Iron:0.42mg
2.32%
Potassium:70.53mg
2.02%
Magnesium:6.97mg
1.74%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.73%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.46%
Copper:0.03mg
1.43%
Fiber:0.35g
1.42%