Green Beans and Courgette with Sauce Verte

Ingredients for Green Beans and Courgette with Sauce Verte

• 1/3 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves

• 1 spring onion, coarsely chopped

• 2 tablespoons (packed) fresh Italian parsley

• 2 tablespoons drained capers

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

• 1 garlic clove, peeled

• 45ml extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 450g green beans, stem end trimmed

• 350g courgette, halved lengthwise, each half cut lengthwise into 1/3-inch-wide strips

• 3 tablespoons water

• 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley leaves (for garnish)

How to make Green Beans and Courgette with Sauce Verte

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.

Heat oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetables; stir until coated. Sprinkle with salt and 45ml 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.

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