RECIPE

Pistachio Pistou

• Recipe by Kevin Taylor

In a food processor, combine the pistachios with the basil and garlic and process to a paste. With the machine on, slowly add the olive oil until incorporated. Scrape the pistou into a small bowl and season with salt and pepper.

• Make-Ahead

Ingredients

1. 1/2 cup shelled unsalted pistachios (2 ounces)
2. 1/4 cup coarsely chopped basil
3. 1 garlic clove, halved
4. 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
5. Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. In a food processor, combine the pistachios with the basil and garlic and process to a paste. With the machine on, slowly add the olive oil until incorporated. Scrape the pistou into a small bowl and season with salt and pepper.

Make Ahead

The pistou can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.