Fresh Mint Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
163 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Fresh Mint Sauce
Description
This Fresh Mint Sauce combines fresh packed parsley and mint leaves with minced garlic, white wine vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper. The mixture is pulsed briefly in a food processor to maintain a coarse texture rather than a smooth puree. Chilling the sauce for at least one hour allows the flavors to meld, intensifying the herbal brightness and acidity.
The sauce’s vibrant and slightly tangy flavor profile complements grilled or roasted meats, notably lamb, by cutting through their richness. The use of vegetable oil instead of olive oil prevents bitterness and preserves the fresh herb character. The oil naturally separates over time, so shaking the sauce before serving is advised.
Besides serving over grilled meats or lamb meatballs, this mint sauce can be mixed into fresh yogurt to create a creamy dip. It should be stored refrigerated and consumed within two to three days for best quality.
Ingredients
- ½ cup parsley packed, fresh
- ½ cup mint leaf packed, fresh
- ⅔ cup vegetable oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse 2-3 times or just until chopped. The sauce should not be smooth.
- Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve over grilled meats (especially lamb) or with lamb meatballs.
Notes
- Refrigerate the sauce for at least one hour to enhance flavors.
- Use vegetable oil instead of olive oil to keep the intended flavor balance.
- Shake the sauce before serving to remix the separated oil.
- Store in the refrigerator and use within 2-3 days for best freshness.
- Mix with fresh yogurt for a minty dip alternative.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 163 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 39mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 435IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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