Basil Puree

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 66 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 bunch basil, leaves picked from stems

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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