Roasted Garlic Herb Sauce
A vibrant and aromatic sauce combining roasted garlic with fresh herbs like parsley and mint, brightened with lemon and a kick of red pepper flakes. Perfect as a condiment or sauce for meats, vegetables, or pasta.
4 servings
20 min
Ingredients
- •1 head garlic
- •2 cups parsley leaves
- •1 cup mint leaves
- •1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- •1 teaspoon lemon zest
- •1 tablespoon lemon juice
- •1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- •¾ teaspoon kosher salt
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Heat a medium, dry, heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium. Roast garlic, stirring occasionally, until skins have darkened on all sides and cloves inside are soft, 12-15 minutes. Let cool.
15 min
- 2.
Peel away skins and discard; transfer cloves to a blender. Add parsley, mint, oil, lemon zest and juice, red pepper, and salt. Blend until a pesto-like sauce forms.
5 min
- 3.
Sauce can be made 5 days ahead; store in an airtight container and chill, or freeze up to 1 month.
