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Grilled Shrimp and Pasta With Thai Basil Pesto|Craving Something Healthy

Thai Basil Pesto

An Asian-inspired twist on Italian pesto
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Course: condiments
Cuisine: Asian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 Makes about 1 cup
Calories: 214kcal
Author: Anne Danahy, RD

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: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1011IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg
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