Pernod Pistou (provencal Pesto)

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
• 1/4 cup unsalted almonds, toasted
• 1 cup fresh basil leaf, washed and patted dry
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons pernod

Recipe

• 1 process the olive oil, garlic, and almonds in a food processor or blender until a paste forms.
• 2 add the basil and continue to process until the basil has been completely incorporated into the paste. add the salt, pepper, and pernod. process until a rather thick sauce forms.
• 3 pour into a clean jar, cover and refrigerate until needed.
• 4 note: alternatively, the pistou can be hand crushed and mixed together in a mortar with a pestle.