Salsa verde

Ingredients:

• 1 cup basil leaves
• 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 teaspoons capers, drained
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• juice of 1 lemon
• sea salt

Method:

1. Place basil, parsley, capers and garlic in a food processor. Process until finely chopped.
2. Add oil and lemon juice to herb mixture. Process until well combined.
3. Season with sea salt and pepper. Allow to stand for 10 minutes.

Note:  This is great as a pasta sauce, or as a flavour booster in soups.

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