Basil Pistou

5 from 1 vote

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Course: Condiment, Dip, Spread

Cuisine: Dairy Free, French, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegetarian

Keyword: Basil, broiled, Condiment, Dairy Free, Dip, Garlic, Nut Free, Olive, Spread, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 15

Servings: ounces

Author: Chef Tony Zentgraf

Pistou is nothing more than a puree or a rough ground mix of basil, garlic and olive oil with a pinch of salt. Great option if you need to have a nut free option. Also great if you want to be dairy free as well.

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Equipment

1 Food Processor
1 Spatula
Ice Cube Tray - to freese if desired

Recipe Multiplier

▢ 2 ea Garlic Cloves
▢ 2 cups Basil - Tightly Packed
▢ ¾ cup Extra virgin Olive Oil
▢ ½ tsp Kosher Salt

Instructions

Assembling the Pistou

In a food processor, add the garlic.
Pulse the garlic to mince.
Add the basil and pulse to break down the leaves.
Add the olive oil and let the processor run for about 15-20 seconds.
Seasons with Kosher Salt
Alternatively you can omit the Kosher Salt and season with Parmesan. (add 2-3 tbsp to start) Pulse to combine.
Taste and adjust with more cheese, remember you can always add more you can't take away.

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Notes

Great Nut Free Alternative to Pesto

If you are looking for the pesto taste without the nuts add the parmesan cheese instead of the Kosher salt.

Great Dairy Free Style Pesto Too!

Make the Pistou the traditional method, it does not include nuts or cheese.