Pepita Gremolata

Think of gremolata as the finishing move that makes dinner look much more intentional than it was.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup toasted pepitas, roughly chopped

• 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

• Zest of 1 lemon

• 1 small garlic clove, finely grated or minced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Pinch of flaky salt

• Black pepper

• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Directions:

1. Mix everything together in a small bowl.

2. Taste and adjust with more lemon zest, salt, or olive oil.

That’s it. No blender. No emotional support appliance.

Where it goes: roasted carrots, squash, cauliflower, chicken, salmon, white beans, grain bowls, eggs, or anything beige that needs a better ending.