Thai Basil Pesto
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
6 mins
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Total Time
6 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
264 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Asian
Thai Basil Pesto
Description
The Thai Basil Pesto combines the fragrant, anise-like notes of Thai basil with the nuttiness of toasted pine nuts or walnuts. The garlic and citrus juice add sharpness and brightness, while olive oil turns the mixture into a smooth and emulsified sauce. Parmesan cheese, if used, enriches the pesto with a savory depth. The preparation involves pulsing ingredients in a food processor and slowly incorporating olive oil to ensure a good texture that stays combined.
This versatile pesto can enhance noodles, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or be used as a spread or dip. Its fresh herbal flavor contrasts well with mild or rich dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Thai basil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice, fresh
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup pine nut or walnuts, toasted
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese optional, freshly grated
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Chop the pine nuts: In a food processor, combine the pine nuts, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper and pulse until well chopped.
- Add the Thai basil and Parmesan cheese: Add the Thai basil and pulse several times more. Scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula. Add the parmesan cheese and pulse.
- Slowly pour in the olive oil: With the food processor running, drizzle in the olive oil and pulse until combined. Adding the olive oil slowly while the processor is running will help it emulsify and help keep the olive oil from separating.
- Season the pesto sauce: Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 264kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 687IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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