Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"What does Karl Marx put on his pasta? Communist Manipesto!" -Stephen Colbert
Pistou is sort of the French version of pesto but generally doesn't contain the pine nuts that its Italian cousin would. It is generally made with basil, but I like this version using cilantro: it has a brighter, tart flavor that is a great balance to spicy Latin or Southwestern food.
Servings: 4 | Serving size: 1 tablespoon
Cooking Time: 15 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4.
This recipe also requires making Roasted Garlic
This recipe will keep well for a few days tightly sealed in the refrigerator. Note that cooking time does not include chilling time.
8 cloves | roasted garlic |
4 tsp | extra virgin olive oil |
1 cup | fresh cilantro |
1/2 | lime (juiced) |
1/2 tsp | honey |
1/16 tsp | salt |
Place the roasted garlic, olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, honey and salt in a mini-chopper or blender and blend until smooth.
Chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 tablespoon
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 54 | Calories from Fat 41 |
% Daily Value |
Total Fat 5g | 7% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 2% |
Monounsaturated Fat 3g | |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 37mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrates 4g | <1% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
Sugars 1g | |
Protein 0g |
Vitamin A 1% | Vitamin C 9% |
Calcium 2% | Iron 0% |
Vitamin K 6 mcg | Potassium 38 mg |
Magnesium 3 mg |