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