Provençal Pistou

Name: Provençal Pistou
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 473 milliliters coarsely chopped basil; 1 bay leaf; 2 mediums carrots, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 2 small ribs small celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 946 milliliters chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth; 118 milliliters fresh or frozen corn kernels; 3 mediums garlic cloves, quartered; 113 grams green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium leek, thinly sliced; 113 grams fresh shelled beans, such as cranberry beans (about 1 cup) or 1/2 cup dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight in cold water and drained; 118 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 4 servings Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 large shallot, thinly sliced; 2 thyme sprigs; 473 milliliters water; 1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces

Provençal Pistou requires around 45 minutes from start to finish. This gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian recipe serves 4. This side dish has 444 calories, 12g of protein, and 31g of fat per serving. A mixture of chicken stock, bay leaf, garlic cloves, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty.

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine the beans with the bay leaf and 2 cups of the water. Cover partially and simmer over low heat until tender, about 20 minutes for fresh beans and 45 minutes for dried. Discard the bay leaf.

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Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large saucepan.

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Add the leek, shallot, celery, carrots, bell pepper, thyme and the remaining 3 tablespoons of water and cook over moderate heat until the water has evaporated and the vegetables soften, about 10 minutes.

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Add the stock and a large pinch each of salt and pepper; bring to a simmer.

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Add the green beans, corn and the cooked shell beans along with any remaining cooking liquid. Cover and simmer over low heat until the corn is tender, about 5 minutes.

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Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the basil and garlic and process to a paste. With the machine on, slowly pour in the remaining 1/2 cup of olive oil.

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