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An Easy Recipe For Classic French Pistou Sauce
Pistou is the Provencal version of pesto. A rich and aromatic basil based sauce but without the nuts or cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic
- sea salt
- 2 cups basil
- 125 ml extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Peel and chop the garlic cloves
- grind the garlic with the salt either in mortar and pestle or food processor
- add the basil leaves till completely combined
- drizzle in the olive oil till the sauce cannot take any more
- check the seasoning and adjust to taste
- store in airtight container in fridge for up to 4 days or in freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
Use French pistou just as you would standard pesto. As a dip, sauce, in pasta, on veggies and so much more
Nutrition
Calories: 1134kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 125gSaturated Fat: 17gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 191mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2533IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 2mg
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