Bright Mint Gremolata: A Fresh Topping for Roast Meats
Make this bright and acidic mint gremolata to add a chef-like, fresh finish to rich roast dishes like lamb or beef. This no-cook herb condiment requires minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 1 cup 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves, packed
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, packed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 2 large lemons
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry all fresh herbs.
- Combine the mint leaves, parsley leaves, and minced garlic in a food processor. Pulse several times until the mixture is finely chopped but not pureed.
- Transfer the chopped mixture to a small bowl.
- Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Stir to combine.
- Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while stirring until the gremolata is well mixed. Do not overmix.
- Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice as needed for your preferred level of acidity.
- Use immediately as a fresh herb condiment or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
Notes
- For an extra layer of flavor, you can finely chop 1 tablespoon of toasted pine nuts and fold them in at the end.
- This recipe works well as a fresh mint sauce substitute for grilled fish or chicken.
- If you do not have a food processor, you can finely chop all the herbs and garlic by hand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 0.2
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 5.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.7
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.8
- Trans Fat: 0.0
- Carbohydrates: 2.5
- Fiber: 0.8
- Protein: 0.7
- Cholesterol: 0