Green Olive Sauce
A lighter, brighter & healthier version of this classic green olive sauce. It may not be the most photogenic sauce, but the flavor makes up for it!
Prep Time 2 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 7 minutes mins
Course Sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6
Calories 92 kcal
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup chicken broth or vegetable
- 1/3 cup low-fat milk
- 1 2/3 cup green olives (Gordal or Cerignola) pitted and chopped
- lemon juice to taste
In a large saucepan, sauté the onion and 1 tbsp oil over medium high heat (about 5 minutes).
Add the garlic and sauté an additional minute.
Add the broth and milk, then bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, remove the pan from the heat and add the olives.
Puree with an immersion blender or in a blender.
Stir in lemon juice to taste before serving over pasta.
Keyword Green Olive, Healthy, Mediterranean, sauce