Herb pistou

This vibrant fresh pistou is great as a flavouring to add to pasta or salads, used as a marinade for chicken or fish, or a nice way to freshen up a cheese toastie.

5 minutes prep. time
Serves 4
Salads & light bites, Vegetarian & vegan

Basil leaves scattered on a white table — Enjoy fresh basil in your pistou | © National Trust/William Shaw

30g fresh basil
30g fresh parsley
30g fresh mint
50g spinach
1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
50ml olive oil
Salt and pepper to season

Serving suggestion

200g spaghetti, cooked and drained
50g feta cheese, crumbled
60g black olives

Top tips

Remember to scrape down the sides of your machine to ensure all the leaves are combined into the mix. Why not add some extra spice or flavour with a pinch of chilli flakes, or some fresh lemon zest?

Step 1

Remove any large woody stalks from your herbs.

Step 2

Place the herbs into a blender or food processor, with all the other ingredients.

Step 3

Blend together until you have a thick, spreadable sauce.

Step 4

Serving suggestion

Stir through cooked spaghetti, with black olives and feta cheese, for a quick and simple dinner.

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