Recipe: Pistou Sauce
An pistou (pesto) sauce made with basil, garlic, and olive oil from Provence.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cloves of crushed garlic
- 9 cl of olive oil (1/3 cup)
- 2 bouquets of basil leaves torn into pieces (2 cups)
- pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 soupspoon of shredded parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the basil and peel the garlic.
- Crush the basil and garlic in a mortar with a pestle until it turns into a purée. (Alternatively, put it into a blender.) `
- In a bowl, mix the crushed basil, garlic, and olive oil until you make a smooth sauce.
- Add in the salt, pepper, and (optional) parmesan cheese, as you mix and whisk.
- Set aside once the pistou sauce is smooth and serve when ready.
Notes
Adjust the olive oil quantity for a thicker sauce, based on personal preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 26gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 260mgFiber: 1g
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