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January 30, 2026
Bright, tangy, and bursting with fresh herb flavor, this lemon herb sauce is one of those back-pocket recipes that turns everyday ingredients into something crave-worthy. It's a zippy, sweet-tart green sauce made with fresh mint, cilantro, lemon juice, and honey. You can whisk it up in minutes using a mini food processor or blender, and it's endlessly versatile-perfect on roasted vegetables, grilled fish, salads, and grain bowls. I love it best as a quick finishing drizzle on brothy beans or as a punchy dip for anything crunchy and salty-pita chips and the like. It's also great with grilled chicken and shrimp.




Lemon Herb Sauce (A Fresh and Flexible Favorite)
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- Herb Freshness Hack 🌿Always use freshly picked herbs and rinse them just before chopping to maximize flavor and prevent wilting. Pat herbs completely dry with paper towels to ensure a smooth, vibrant sauce texture.
- Citrus Intensity Trick 🍋Zest your lemon before juicing to capture maximum citrus oils, adding an extra layer of bright, aromatic flavor to the sauce that goes beyond just acidity.
- Balanced Heat Balance 🌶️Start with a small amount of red pepper flakes and gradually adjust to create a custom heat level that doesn't overpower the delicate herb flavors.
- Emulsification Technique 🥄Slowly drizzle olive oil while blending to create a smooth, cohesive sauce that won't separate, ensuring a perfect creamy consistency every time.
- Flavor Layering Wisdom 🧊Let the sauce sit for 15-30 minutes before serving to allow the herbs and spices to meld, developing a more complex and rounded flavor profile.
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I'm Nora! Balancing Bowls is the product of a slightly chaotic life, a need to make and grow things, and a love of creative cooking. If you're here because you're trying to feed your family well without losing your mind, you're in the right place.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Milk Free
Lactose Free
Eggs Free
Fish Free
Shellfish Free
Treenuts Free
Peanuts Free
Wheat Free
Soy Free
Sesame Free
Sulphites Free
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