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French Pistou
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French Pistou

Author: Marinka
A classic French Pistou, originating in the Provence region of France, is basically a pesto without nuts. In it's most simplistic form pistou is made from basil, oil and garlic.
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time2 minutes
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Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon lime rind
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 3/4 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic (NOTE 1)
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until relatively smooth. (NOTE 2)
  • Taste and add salt & pepper if necessary.

Notes

  1. One clove of garlic can be replaced by 1 teaspoon of garlic paste.
  2. If you don't have a food processor, you can use a mortar and pestle. Start with the basil, garlic and some olive oil. Add more oil, and the rest of the ingredients.
  3. Keep the Pistou in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 201mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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