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Verde Sauce

Name: Verde Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings (3 cups).
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 6 green onions, cut into thirds; 5 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 3 cups loosely packed basil leaves; 3 cups loosely packed parsley sprigs; 1 jar (10 ounces) sliced green olives with pimientos, drained; 1 jar (3-1/2 ounces) capers, drained; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup grated Parmesan and Romano cheese blend; 1 cup olive oil

1 review

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

12 servings (3 cups)

This traditional-tasting Verde Sauce will add some beautiful color to your plate. You'll love the robust garlic flavor. Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, MA

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Ingredients

6 green onions, cut into thirds
5 garlic cloves, peeled
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 cups loosely packed basil leaves
3 cups loosely packed parsley sprigs
1 jar (10 ounces) sliced green olives with pimientos, drained
1 jar (3-1/2 ounces) capers, drained
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup grated Parmesan and Romano cheese blend
1 cup olive oil

Directions

Place the onions, garlic and lemon zest in a food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Add half of the basil and parsley; cover and process until chopped. Add remaining basil and parsley; chop.
Add the olives, capers, lemon juice, pepper flakes and cheese; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 249 calories, 25g fat (5g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 793mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

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