Cilantro Pistou
Pistou is the Provençal version of pesto. Minus the nuts and cheese, the condiment is stirred into hot soups just before serving or used as a bread dip. Here we’ve used cilantro instead of the traditional fresh basil to create a sauce that complements Southwestern and Asian dishes just as…
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Pistou is the Provençal version of pesto. Minus the nuts and cheese, the condiment is stirred into hot soups just before serving or used as a bread dip. Here we’ve used cilantro instead of the traditional fresh basil to create a sauce that complements Southwestern and Asian dishes just as well as it does Mediterranean recipes.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cilantro leaves
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. salt, optional
- 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
Pulse cilantro and garlic in food processor until finely chopped. With motor running, blend in oil. Season with salt (if using) and pepper.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 84
- Carbohydrate Content 0.5 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 9 g
- Fiber Content 0.5 g
- Protein Content 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 5 mg
- Sugar Content 0.5 g