Best 7 Lemon Olive And Caper Sauce For Vegetables Recipes

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When cooking vegetables, you want to find a sauce that is simple to make yet flavorful enough to enhance the taste of your vegetables without overpowering them. Look no further than a lemon olive and caper sauce. This sauce is a delightful combination of tangy lemon, savory olives, and briny capers that will bring out the natural sweetness of your vegetables. You can use this sauce to dress roasted vegetables, add it to a stir-fry, or even use it as a marinade. With just a few simple ingredients, you can easily create a delicious and versatile sauce that will take your vegetable dishes to the next level.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

LEMONY SOLE WITH GREEN OLIVES, BACON, AND CAPERS



Lemony Sole with Green Olives, Bacon, and Capers image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Four 6-ounce grey sole fillets
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup chopped green olives
3 tablespoons drained capers
4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
Beurre Blanc, recipe follows
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
Serving Suggestion: Jasmine rice
1/4 cup white wine
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes and chilled
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Dredge the fillets in the flour and season with salt and pepper. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and butter and heat until hot. Add the fillets and cook, turning once, until just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Divide the fillets among warm plates.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat, add the olives, capers, and bacon, and stir, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom, until the mixture has warmed through. Add the Beurre Blanc and parsley and stir to combine. Spoon the sauce over the fillets and serve immediately with rice.
  • Combine the wine and shallot in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil, and cook until reduced by half. Add the cream and continue reducing until just thickened. Reduce the heat to low. While whisking constantly, add the butter, little by little, waiting for each addition to be incorporated before adding more, to make a smooth sauce. Whisk in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Set aside in a warm area. (The sauce may break if it's too hot or too cold.)

LEMON, OLIVE, AND CAPER SAUCE FOR VEGETABLES



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This all-purpose sauce for dressing cooked vegetables provides a strong enough flavor to stand up to strong-flavored vegetables such as broccoli. It goes well with almost any green vegetable. It is a good substitute for cheese sauce as it is much lower in calories, and provides a somewhat salty-tart flavor with addition of any salt. Preparation could not be easier.. This comes from the Healthy Plate section of the Louisville Courier-Journal.

Provided by hartdocman

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups any fresh green vegetable such as broccoli, green beans, Brussels sprouts, spinach, etc
1 teaspoon butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup sliced kalamata olive
2 -3 tablespoons lemon juice (to taste)
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed
ground black pepper or ground mixed peppercorns

Steps:

  • Prepare vegetable per your method of choice and put aside after preparation. Meanwhile in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter; add the oil and garlic and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Then stir in the olives, lemon juice and capers and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Pour the sauce over vegetables, season with pepper; toss well to coat.
  • Lime juice can be substituted for lemon juice for a different take on the same theme.
  • Nutritional information: Per serving, 43 calories, 28 calories from fat (with no trans-fats or significant saturated fat.) 2mg cholesterol, 3 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams protein, i gram fiber, 67 milligrams sodium.

PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE



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Colorful, crisp-tender veggies are tossed with linguine pasta and a creamy lemon-caper sauce and served with shredded Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Crosse & Blackwell

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Crosse & Blackwell®

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

¼ cup Crisco® Pure Olive Oil
1 large red or yellow onion, chopped
1 pound fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium yellow squash or zucchini, quartered lengthwise, sliced 1/4-inch thick
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
8 ounces cooked linguine pasta, kept warm
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh garlic
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
3 tablespoons Santa Cruz Organic® Pure Lemon Juice
¼ cup Crosse & Blackwell® Capers, drained
¼ cup minced fresh parsley
1 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion. Cook over medium-low heat 7 minutes or until soft. Add asparagus, yellow squash, salt and pepper. Cook an additional 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Heat butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and garlic until blended. Gradually stir in chicken broth until smooth. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and capers.
  • Combine pasta, vegetable and sauce mixtures in pasta pot. Add parsley; stir until blended. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.2 calories, Carbohydrate 58.7 g, Cholesterol 47.2 mg, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1306.6 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH LEMON-CAPER DRESSING



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     side dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 Japanese eggplants
2 yellow zucchini
2 green zucchini
2 red peppers (or one red, one yellow), seeded and cut in half
Sea salt
Approximately 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, green part removed, minced
1/4 cup lemon juice (or to taste)
1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves, chopped
1 tablespoons salted capers, soaked, drained and chopped
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Slice the eggplant and zucchini lengthwise. Sprinkle the slices with salt and put them in a colander for 30 minutes to drain the bitter juices. Pat them dry with a dish towel.
  • Preheat grill. Grill the red peppers until the skins blacken. Put them in a paper or plastic bag and close it. When the peppers are cool, slip off their skins. Cut the peppers in strips and set them aside.
  • Lightly brush the remaining vegetables with some of the olive oil and grill the slices on both sides. Put them on a serving platter when they are done.
  • While the vegetables are grilling, make the dressing. Combine the remaining oil with the garlic and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly. Arrange the vegetables on a platter and pour the dressing over them while they are still warm. Garnish with the red pepper strips and sprinkle with oregano, capers, sea salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature (do not refrigerate).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 263, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1316 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams

LEMON CAPER BUTTER SAUCE



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This simple lemon caper butter sauce is the perfect accompaniment to sauteed sole.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon capers
½ teaspoon butter
2 lemons, juiced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons cold butter
1 teaspoon chopped fresh savory

Steps:

  • Crush capers in a small bowl with the back of a spoon.
  • Melt 1/2 teaspoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until the butter foams and is golden; saute capers until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add lemon juice, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring frequently, until liquid is reduced by one-third, 1 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  • Stir cold butter and savory into lemon mixture, stirring constantly until butter is completely melted and sauce is shiny and thick, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 66.4 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 594.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

BROCCOLI WITH LEMON, KALAMATA OLIVES AND CAPERS



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From a local source. I tested this recipe by substituting a variety of colors of cauliflower (purple, white, golden) for the broccoli. Other cruciferous vegetables such as broccolini, broccoflower, brussels sprouts, romanesco, etc. will work, too. Easy!

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 teaspoon butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup sliced kalamata olive
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (to taste)
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed
fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
fresh parsley (for garnish)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan fitted with a steamer basket, bring a 1 inch of water to a bowl. Steam the broccoli until tender-crisp, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the broccoli to a serving bowl, cover and set aside.
  • While the vegetables are steaming, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Add the oil and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute just until the garlic begins to become fragrant.
  • Stir in the olives, lemon juice and capers and cook until heated through, approximately 1 minute.
  • Pour the sauce over the steamed broccoli and season with black pepper.
  • Toss well to coat.
  • Garnish with a sprig or two of fresh parsley, if desired.

VEAL CHOPS WITH LEMON, OLIVES, ROASTED TOMATOES, AND CAPER BERRIES



Veal Chops with Lemon, Olives, Roasted Tomatoes, and Caper Berries image

Categories     Citrus     Garlic     Herb     Olive     Tomato     Broil     Sauté     Dinner     White Wine     Capers     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 veal rib chops (each about 12 ounces)
3 plum tomatoes, quartered lengthwise
3 tablespoons chilled butter, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine
8 large caper berries, halved, or 2 tablespoons drained regular capers
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup halved pitted Kalamata olives
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Sprinkle veal chops and tomatoes with salt and pepper. Place chops on rimmed baking sheet. Scatter tomatoes around chops. Broil chops and tomatoes until chops are medium-rare and tomatoes are slightly charred, about 5 minutes per side. Let rest 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until soft but not brown, about 1 minute. Add wine and boil until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in caper berries, lemon juice, olives, and oregano; stir to heat through. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Place 1 chop on each of 4 plates. Divide tomatoes among plates. Spoon sauce over and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the right vegetables. This sauce is best paired with vegetables that have a slightly bitter or pungent flavor, such as broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and kale. The sauce will help to balance out the bitterness of the vegetables and create a delicious and flavorful dish.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. The vegetables should be cooked until they are tender but still retain their crunch. Overcooking the vegetables will make them mushy and bland.
  • Use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley, and thyme, will add a bright and flavorful touch to the sauce. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use only half the amount.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. This sauce is a great base for experimentation. Try adding different ingredients, such as olives, capers, or sundried tomatoes, to create your own unique sauce.

Conclusion:

Lemon olive and caper sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to dress up a variety of vegetables. The sauce is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright and flavorful taste, this sauce is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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