Low Sodium Watercress Lemon Sauce

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 cups fresh watercress, thick stems removed
Watercress O Organics Organic Living Watercress - Each Fresh Watercress, Each Olivia's Garden Live Watercress Shenandoa Watercress
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3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
1 tsp lemon zest
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp water
1 small clove garlic, roughly chopped
¼ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the watercress, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, water, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Add the parsley, if using.
2
Blend on high speed for 30 seconds, until the greens are fully broken down and the mixture is a uniform, bright green purée.

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