Pistou

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups packed basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 tomato, peeled and seeded
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 place basil and salt in a food processor and turn it on.
• 2 drop in garlic and chop fine.
• 3 turn processor off and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
• 4 turn processor on and drop in tomato and olive oil.
• 5 purée until smooth.
• 6 transfer to serving bowl and stir in cheese and pepper.
• 7 serve with baguette, crostini, or stir into soup.
• 8 freezes well.