Mint Sauce – Spend With Pennies

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If you like Chimichurri, you’ll love this really fresh homemade Mint Sauce. It takes just seconds to make in a food processor and it’s perfect for lamb or other roasted meats, or even meatballs!

Nothing complements the flavor of a roasted leg of lamb more than a fresh, clean, almost tangy drizzle of mint sauce! This recipe is so easy and it is perfect for Easter or any special occasion.

a bowl of Fresh Mint Sauce

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Flavorful & Fresh Mint Sauce

Mint sauce is a multi-purpose recipe that’s used as a condiment or a dip when mixed into yogurt.
It’s really fresh and flavorful but super easy to make
Five ingredients and one step? Yes, please! The flavors are the perfect blend of herbs, vinegar, garlic, and just a little oil.
Use it as a sauce for Grilled Lamb Chops, Greek Meatballs, Balsamic Pork Loin, or Grilled Chicken Thighs.

Fresh Mint Sauce ingredients

Ingredients and Variations

MINT Choose fragrant leaves pulled from the stems of both the mint and the parsley so the sauce blends smoother. Fresh parsley is milder in flavor so we like to add it to the sauce.

SEASONINGS Be sure to use a small garlic clove so as not to overpower the delicate flavor of the mint/parsley blend. White wine vinegar will give the sauce a mildly acidic bite, red wine or balsamic vinegar are too pungent in this recipe. Fresh lemon juice can be used in place of the vinegar, if necessary.

Fresh Mint Sauce ingredients in a food processor

How to Make Mint Sauce

It smells so good, and it’s so easy to make:

Pulse all of the ingredients (per recipe below) in a food processor until slightly chopped.
Transfer sauce to a salad dressing cruet or mason jar and chill until ready to use.

How to Use Mint Sauce

Once you’ve tried this amazing recipe, you’ll want to try it in all kinds of recipes!

It’s great over roasted meat like lamb, pork loin, or even steaks.

Of course it’s great with meat but it can be stirred into plain yogurt as a dip and served with homemade Naan Bread.

Stir a spoonful or two into fresh peas for a bright, springtime side dish!

Fresh Mint Sauce ingredients blended in a food processor

How to Store

Try to use or freeze mint sauce within a few days of making it since it contains raw garlic which could pose a health risk. Keep covered in a container in the refrigerator or freeze in ice cube trays and then transfer to a zippered bag. Pop out a cube or two for last minutes dips, dressings, and marinades!

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Fresh Mint Sauce

If you like chimichurri, you’ll love this minty refreshing sauce to perk up any dish.

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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.

It is important to refrigerate the sauce at least one hour, the flavor will change dramatically as it sits.
Do not use olive oil in this recipe, the flavor is not the same.
The oil will naturally separate, this is expected. Shake before using.
This sauce will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Do not store longer.
Mint sauce can be mixed with fresh yogurt as a dip or served over meat.

Calories: 163, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 13g, Sodium: 4mg, Potassium: 39mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 435IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 13mg, Iron: 1mg

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)

Course Sauce

Cuisine American

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