Description
The classic French pistou is an olive oil and basil sauce that’s similar to pesto, but even simpler! It adds a burst of freshness to any dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup basil leaves, loosely packed
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced
- Heaping 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- If you want to preserve the bright green basil color for leftovers, see the notes below on How to Blanch Basil*. Otherwise, go to Step 2.
- Using a small blender or immersion blender, blend the olive oil, garlic and salt. Then add the basil leaves and pulse until a chunky sauce forms. Make sure not to over-blend. Or, grind the ingredients in a mortar and pestle until a chunky sauce forms.
Notes
*How to blanch basil: This preserves the bright green color. Start a small pot of water to boil. Prepare a bowl of ice water. Remove the basil leaves from the stem and wash them. Once the water is boiling, add the basil and boil until bright green, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegan
