Lemon Olive And Caper Sauce For Vegetables Recipe

Brighten your veggie dishes with this zesty Lemon Olive & Caper Sauce! This vibrant sauce is surprisingly simple to make, yet bold enough to complement even the strongest-flavored vegetables like broccoli and asparagus. A healthier, lower-calorie alternative to cheese sauce, it delivers a salty-tart flavor explosion that will leave you wanting more. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a sophisticated side dish, this recipe is a game-changer for vegetable lovers. Inspired by the Louisville Courier-Journal's Healthy Plate section.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 82.1 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lemon Olive And Caper Sauce For Vegetables

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How to Make Lemon Olive And Caper Sauce For Vegetables

  1. Prepare 1 pound of your favorite vegetables (broccoli, green beans, asparagus, etc.) according to your preferred method (steaming, roasting, boiling). Set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 cloves of minced garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives (halved), 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of capers. Cook for 2 minutes, or until heated through.
  5. Pour the sauce over your prepared vegetables.
  6. Season generously with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  7. Toss gently to coat the vegetables evenly in the sauce.
  8. (Optional) For a different flavor profile, substitute lime juice for lemon juice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

6g

Carbs

2g