Description
A classic French green sauce, surprisingly simple to make and incredibly versatile. Perfect for almost any dish!
Ingredients
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- 1 cups (237 ml) Day-old Bread (crust removed)
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 6 tbsp Spinach
- 4 tbsp Parsley
- 2 tbsp Dill
- 2 tbsp Chives
- 1 tbsp Tarragon
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- Salt and Pepper
- Enough Water to soak the bread
Instructions
Soak the Bread
- Place the bread pieces in a small bowl and cover with water. Allow to soak until soft, about 10 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water.
Prepare the Herb Mixture
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the spinach, parsley, dill, chives, tarragon, and garlic.
Blend the Ingredients
- Transfer the soaked bread and herb mixture to a blender. Add olive oil and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
Season and Chill
- Pour the sauce back into the bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a smoother sauce, strain the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Toasted bread adds a nutty flavor; toast the bread lightly before soaking for enhanced taste.
- This sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chilling Time: 60 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2