pistou
/piˈstu/
noun
- A cold sauce from Provence, France, made from crushed garlic, basil, and olive oil, similar to pesto but without pine nuts.
- The recipe for pistou calls for fresh basil, garlic, and good olive oil.
- She added a spoonful of pistou to her vegetable soup for extra flavor.
- Pistou is a classic French sauce that goes well with pasta and grilled vegetables.