93% would make again
Thai Basil Peanut Pesto
featured in 5 Ways To Use Up Your Basil
Get a taste of Thailand with this aromatic Thai basil pesto. The combination of fresh Thai basil, peanuts, and rice vinegar creates a unique and flavorful sauce that's perfect for stir-fries, noodles, or as a dip.
Tasty Team
May 05, 2023
Inspired by eathealthyeathappy.com
Ingredients
for 1 cup
- 2 cups thai basil leaves (80 g), packed
- 4 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup dry roasted peanuts (30 g)
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- salt, to taste
Nutrition Info
- Calories 745
- Fat 65g
- Carbs 33g
- Fiber 5g
- Sugar 22g
- Protein 14g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Place the Thai basil, garlic, peanuts, sesame oil, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, agave nectar, soy sauce, and lime juice in the bowl of a food processor and puree until smooth. Add salt to taste.
- Use pesto immediately or transfer to an airtight container. Pesto can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Enjoy!
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