Green Beans and Zucchini with Sauce Verte

Fresh green beans and zucchini strips tossed in a vibrant French green sauce made with herbs, capers, and mustard. This bright and flavorful vegetable dish combines crisp-tender vegetables with a zesty herb sauce.

4 servings
18 min

Ingredients

  • cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 whole green onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley
  • 2 tablespoons drained capers
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound green beans
  • 12 ounces zucchini
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley leaves

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Blend first 7 ingredients in processor until finely chopped. With machine running, gradually add olive oil. Process until coarse puree forms. Season sauce verte to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Heat oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetables; stir until coated. Sprinkle with salt and 3 tablespoons water. Cover; cook vegetables until almost crisp-tender, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Uncover; cook until vegetables are just tender, about 2 minutes longer. Stir in enough sauce verte to coat vegetables generously. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Garnish with parsley and serve.

    8 min

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