Basil, Kale & Chive Pistou
An Herbal Pistou ~ Basil, Kale and Chives with garlic and extra virgin olive oil processed to a creamy paste.
Adds a zesty and flavorful essence to soups, brushetta, pasta, vegetables and more!
Similar to Pesto, but without nuts. Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese is optional…delicious without.
Ingredients
Instructions
In a small, 4 cup food processor, add the first 5 ingredients. Pulse to blend all.
Add olive oil in two additions and blend until smooth.
Add parmesan if desired, pulse in.
Store in a clean glass container with a tight lid in the refrigerator.
For longer storage, pour a film of olive oil over the top.
Pistou can be stored for later use – add 2 tablespoons into each cavities of small ice cube trays. Freeze. Defrost each when ready to use.
Makes just over 1/2 cup
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I like a paper copy so I have printed it off complete with the message not to reproduce it and your website at the bottom. I hope you don’t mind.
This recipe looks great I have lots of chives and basil, love garlic and I probably will use cabbage in place of Kale because I have it on hand. Looking forward to trying it.
Hi Carol ~ Thanks for the note, enjoy the Pistou – let me know how you use it!
I just planted my basil… chives are growing strong.
Regards,
Karen