BASIL PUREE

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Simple to do, and a delight to add as a garnish to other dishes. My favorite is to swirl it into my Roasted Tomato soup just before serving.

Provided by Swiss Phil

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 bunch basil, leaves picked from stems
ΒΌ teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Make a paste by crushing basil leaves and salt with a mortar and pestle. Stir in the olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.4 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 146.5 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

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