Green Sauce Recipe
This green sauce recipe is incredibly versatile and can be used on all your favorite recipes from roast to wraps!
Ingredients
Fresh Herbs: Use less of the stronger herbs in a single recipe: see example below:
- 1 cup packed fresh basil
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 tsp vegetable spice garlic & herb spice or use 2 cloves of minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt & pepper or to taste
- 1 juice of a lemon or lime
- 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin and sunflower seeds or almonds pine nuts etc.
- 1 tbsp. sour cream
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgn olive oil
- water tablespoon at a time
Instructions
- Prepare Herbs: Wash and dry the fresh herbs thoroughly add to a food processor.
- Add Garlic and Nuts/Seeds: Add the or minced garlic and the nuts or seeds to the food processor.
- Blend: Pulse the ingredients until they are finely chopped.
- Add Cheese: Add the cheese to the food processor and pulse until well combined.
- Citrus Zest and Juice: Add the lemon or lime zest and juice to the mixture.
- Sour cream: Add the sour cream, mustard and any remaining cheese.
- Olive Oil: With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the processor with a spatula.
- Seasoning: Add your seasoning and a hint of chili flakes or for a kick if using. Blend again to combine.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning or consistency as needed. If it's too thick, you can add cold water a tablespoon at a time and roughly a tablespoon more olive oil; if it's too thin, you can add more herbs or nuts.
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