Lemon Olive and Caper Sauce for Vegetables

Elevate your favorite vegetables with this vibrant Lemon Olive and Caper Sauce, a Mediterranean-inspired addition that's bursting with bold, tangy flavor. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, combining fragrant garlic sautéed in extra-virgin olive oil with briny green olives, capers, and a touch of red pepper flakes for subtle heat. Fresh lemon juice and zest brighten every bite, while parsley adds a herbaceous finish. Perfect as a drizzle over steamed, roasted, or grilled veggies, this sauce effortlessly transforms simple side dishes into gourmet creations. Healthy, vegan, and full of zest, it's the ultimate flavor booster for your next meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons Lemon juice
1 teaspoon Lemon zest
0.25 cup Pitted green olives, chopped
2 tablespoons Capers, rinsed and drained
2 cloves Garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Parsley, finely chopped
0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
0.25 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.

Step 3

Stir in the chopped green olives, capers, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes to warm through.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 6

Serve the sauce warm or at room temperature drizzled over your favorite steamed, roasted, or grilled vegetables.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(165.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	463.6

Total Fat 48.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1998.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 10.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g	0%
Total Sugars 1.0g
Protein 1.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 85.7mg	0%
Iron 2.1mg	0%
Potassium 163.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 89.8%

Protein: 1.5%

Carbs: 8.7%