pat's Recipe

Verde Sauce

Category: SAUCES/MARINADES

Ingredients
6 green onions, cut into thirds
5 garlic cloves, peeled
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
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 Crisco® Pure Olive Oil
Directions
Place the onions, garlic and lemon peel 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.
Yield: 12 servings (3 cups).