Dried Fruit and Nut Sauce with Cilantro

• 1/2 cup prunes or dried apricots
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley or dill leaves
• 1/2 cup chopped scallion
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice or vinegar
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup walnut oil, more or less, or extra virgin olive oil
• Cayenne to taste

1. Combine the prunes in a saucepan with 1/2 cup water and cook gently, covered, until softened, just 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Drain.
3. Combine the prunes in a food processor with the garlic, walnuts, cilantro, parsley, scallion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
4. Process for a few seconds, then begin adding the oil in a steady stream until you have created a thick sauce.
5. Add some cayenne, taste and adjust seasoning, and serve or cover and refrigerate for up to a few days.

prunes, garlic, walnuts, fresh cilantro, parsley, scallion, lemon juice, salt, walnut oil, cayenne

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/dried-fruit-and-nut-sauce-with-cilantro-385950 (may not work)