Classic Pistou
Bright basil, warm olive oil, and a zing of lemon and garlic combine for an absolutely sublime sauce.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups basil leaves loosely packed
- 1 small clove garlic minced
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a mortar or a food processor. Let sit for 5 minutes
- Add remaining ingredients. If using mortar and pestle crush thoroughly. If using food processor, pulse until basil leaves are well chopped but not pureed.
- Serve over pork chops, chicken thighs, salmon, eggs, or just about anything else.