PESTO AND PISTOU
I use pesto and pistou in many other dishes besides pasta. Pesto is a nutritionally dense condiment; basil is a great source of flavonoids that are believed to have antioxidant and antibacterial properties. It's also an excellent source of vitamin K, and a very good source of iron, calcium and vitamin A. Purists will only use a mortar and pestle for pesto. I like the results I get using a hand blender inside a straight-sided jar. As long as you make the full batch, this is the best machine to use, as it purées the basil much more efficiently than a food processor.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, quick, condiments
Yield 1/2 to 2/3 cup
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- If using a hand blender, place the garlic, basil, pine nuts, salt and olive oil in a pint jar. Stick the hand blender right down into the mixture and turn on. Blend until smooth. You may have to start and stop a few times at the beginning, and scrape down the sides of the jar. Once the mixture is smooth, add the cheese and stir or blend together. If using a food processor fitted with the steel blade, turn on and drop in the garlic. When it is chopped and adhering to the sides of the bowl, stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula. Add the basil, pine nuts, salt, pepper and olive oil to the food processor and process until smooth and creamy. Add the Parmesan and pulse until well combined. If using a mortar and pestle, add the basil leaves a handful at a time and mash with the pestle. Add the pine nuts, garlic, salt and pepper, and mash to a paste with the basil. Work in the olive oil and the Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 800, UnsaturatedFat 55 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 81 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 817 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
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Compassion Ozioma
[email protected]5 stars! This pesto and pistou is so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.
Fawziya Abdul latif
[email protected]This is the best pesto recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.
Adam Rubin
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious.
Ahmad Egdoura
[email protected]This pesto is so easy to make and it's so versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a marinade for chicken.
Denlson Komba
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses both basil and parsley. It gives the pesto a really nice depth of flavor.
Niazali Momand
[email protected]This is my new favorite pesto recipe. It's so much better than the store-bought stuff.
X stroya
[email protected]I made this pesto and pistou for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Sojib vai Sojib vai
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up fresh basil and parsley. I love the addition of the pistachios, which give it a nice nutty flavor.
Beatrix R
[email protected]I've never made pesto or pistou before, but this recipe made it so easy. I was really impressed with how delicious it turned out.
Jenessa Bradley-Ryan
[email protected]This pesto and pistou recipe is a keeper! The flavors are so fresh and vibrant, and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use it on pasta, pizza, or even just as a dip for vegetables.