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Thai Basil Pesto Recipe
This Thai basil pesto recipe takes just 10 minutes—perfect as a delicious sauce for pasta, a refreshing dip, and many more!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 169 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 3.5 ounces Thai basil
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 2 green chilies
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/3 cup peanuts (or crashews, roasted)
Instructions
- Food processor method: Place all the ingredients into a food processor and pulse until you have a smooth pesto. If the basil pesto sauce seems too thick, add an extra splash of olive oil to help it blend more easily.
- Mortar and pestle method: If using a mortar and pestle, pound the dry ingredients first, then mix in the wet ingredients like oils and sauces.
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Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
- Any pesto is best kept in an airtight container or mason jar. Make sure the lid is tightly sealed. Store it in your fridge for up to 7 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
169kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
0.03mg
(0%)
Sodium
401mg
(17%)
Potassium
102mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
611IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 169kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 401mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 102mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 611IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.