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Thai Basil Pesto

Cassie Waltman
A potent take on classic pesto genovese with and Asian twist.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 oz. Thai basil leaves (about 1 cup of leaves, packed)
  • ¼ cup peanuts (unsalted and roasted)
  • 1 tbsp. fish sauce
  • 1 clove garlic (peeled)
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil (or other neutral oil)
  • 2 tsp. lemongrass paste (Or 3" stalk of fresh lemongrass, chopped in ¼-inch pieces)

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Process until mostly smooth, scraping down the processor bowl occasionally to fully incorporate ingredients

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 293mgPotassium: 131mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 561IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg
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