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Verde Sauce

Verde Sauce

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

Preparation

Step 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.


Step 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.






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