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Green Sauce

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This vibrant green sauce is packed with fresh herbs, citrus, and savory capers for a bold, zesty flavor. Perfect as a dip, drizzle, spread, or dressing for bowls, grilled vegetables, and sandwiches.

Ingredients

  • 2½ packed cups (75 grams or about 2 bunches) fresh soft herbs like parsley, cilantro, mint, basil, dill
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup (75 grams) cashew nuts, or walnuts, almonds, pistachios, pumpkin or sunflower seeds
  • 1 small serrano chili pepper, or 1 jalapeno
  • 1½ tablespoons white miso (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 to 6 tablespoons water
  • ¼ cup (60 grams) capers
  • Fine sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Add the fresh herbs, lemon juice, lime juice, garlic, nuts, chili pepper, white miso, olive oil, and half of the water to a food processor. Pulse or blend until the desired texture is reached, from chunky to smooth.
  2. Add the remaining water gradually, pulsing between additions until the sauce reaches your preferred consistency.
  3. Add the capers and pulse a few more times until they are broken into small pieces but not completely pureed.
  4. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste, stirring gently to combine.
  5. Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • Tahini or cashew butter can be used instead of white miso.
  • For a richer sauce, replace some or all of the water with additional olive oil.
  • Use only half the chili pepper at first if you prefer a milder heat level.
  • This sauce works well as a dip, sandwich spread, salad dressing, or topping for roasted vegetables.
  • Store refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 1 week.

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