Basil Pistou
Craving a super fresh and easy sauce to liven up your dishes? Look no further than Classic Basil Pistou, the French cousin of pesto! This vibrant sauce is made with just a handful of ingredients – fresh basil, garlic, and olive oil – and comes together in minutes. Plus, it’s dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan, making it a delicious option for everyone to enjoy. Try it tossed with pasta, spread on crusty bread, or dolloped on soup for a burst of summery flavour!
Equipment
- Large Pestle and Mortar or Food Processor
Ingredients
- 30 g fresh basil leaves finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove finely chopped
- 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Place finely chopped garlic and basil in a pestle and mortar or a bowl of a food processor. Bash the ingredients into a paste, releasing their fragrant essence. Alternatively, if using a food processor, blitz them until a desired consistency is achieved.
- Add the extra virgin olive oil, allowing it to infuse with the vibrant flavours of the garlic and basil.
- Season the Pistou with a sprinkle of salt and black pepper.
- Bon appétit!
Notes
Serve the pistou sauce immediately, as it will lose its bright green colour as time goes by. To prevent this, blanch the basil beforehand. Add the basil leaves to a pan of boiling water and let it boil for 30 seconds until it turns bright green. Then, quickly transfer the basil to an ice bath to cool and lock in the colour. Once cooled, remove the leaves from the water, gently squeeze out any excess water, and you're ready to proceed with making your pistou.
Nutrition
Calories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 56gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 41gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 101mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 1583IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 1mg
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