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Gremolata, and where to source it

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Chop everything together by hand on a dry board right before serving. A machine bruises the parsley and wrings out juice, turning a clean, sharp green flake into a wet paste.

The ratioZest of 2 lemons + 1 cup parsley + 1 raw garlic clove, chopped together. On at the last second.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep10 min
Cook0 min
Makes4 servings
CuisineItalian
Cost$
VeganGluten-free
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 servings
Our ratio, your call. The amounts below are a tested starting point — a version, not the one and only. Anything tagged to taste is the knob you turn: start there, then make it yours.
Parsley
Flat-leaf, washed and dried, chopped fine. Fresh, bought local.
1 cuprecommended
Lemon
Zested fine, avoiding the bitter white pith. A fragrant lemon is best.
1recommended
Garlic
Minced to tiny dry flecks so it stays sharp and raw. Fresh, firm heads.
1 small cloverecommended
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●● Squeaky clean
About as virtuous as dinner gets.
EffortEasy
Cook it with
No-cook
The Method
  1. Dry the parsleyMake sure the parsley is fully dry before it hits the board.
  2. Zest over itGrate the lemon zest straight over the parsley to catch the oils.
  3. Chop togetherAdd the minced garlic and rock a sharp knife through it all until fine and even.
The Toolkit

Microplane · Chef's knife · Cutting board

Straight Answers
Can you freeze Gremolata? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Gremolata ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it keeps in the fridge for several days; stir or shake it before serving.

Is Gremolata gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Gremolata vegan? — Yes

Yes — no meat, seafood, dairy, egg, or honey in it as written.

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