5.0 from 15 votes
Thai Basil Pesto
Thai Basil Pesto is a vibrant fusion of Thai basil, zesty lime, creamy nuts, and cheese. This versatile and exotic condiment is perfect for adding an exciting twist to pasta, roasted vegetables, and more.
Prep Time
6 mins
Total Time
6 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 264 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 2 cups Thai basil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup pine nuts or walnuts, toasted
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese optional
- salt
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
264kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
101mg
(4%)
Potassium
115mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
687IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
100mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264
% 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.