Thai Basil Pesto
An Asian-inspired twist on Italian pesto
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Thai basil or Italian basil leaves
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves and stems
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 12 garlic scapes or 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 bunch scallions
- 1 hot pepper Serrano, jalapeño etc
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup unsalted peanuts or cashews
- 2 Tbs fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbs fish sauce
- 1 Tbs low sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbs honey
- kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in food processor and process until smooth.
- Add salt to taste.
- If a thinner consistency is desired, add additional olive oil.
Notes
Freeze extra pesto in small freezer bags or an ice cube tray (keep the cubes in a freezer bag) for up to 6 mos.
Nutrition
Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 260mgPotassium: 214mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1011IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 1mg
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