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Thai Basil Pesto

Emily
Thai basil pesto is the perfect blend of flavors. It takes minutes to make and can be used for so many different things, such as on pasta, and salads.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
ESTIMATED COST : $7.86 for 2 serves, or $3.93 per serve.
Cuisine Western
Servings 2 serves
Calories 258 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups (40 grams, 1.41 ounces) Thai basil leaves
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons (30 grams, 1.06 ounces) peanuts
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoons fish sauce or soy sauce, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1 hot pepper chili, add more if you want a spicier pesto
  • 2 tablespoons light flavored oil e.g. vegetable oil or extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar or to taste
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Lime juice or to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, place all ingredients. Pulse until the mixture is smooth and like a pesto consistency.
    If you find your pesto rising up the sides of your food processor, scrape down the sides with a spatula (when the machine is not on). Serve.

Notes

Store in a air tight container or glass jar in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serveCalories: 258kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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