Best Asian Basil Pesto Recipes

Thai Basil Peanut Pesto Recipe by Tasty image

Provided by Jordan Kenna

Categories Sides

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups thai basil leaves, packed
4 cloves garlic
¼ cup dry roasted peanuts
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

Steps:

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 745 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 65 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 22 grams

Asian Basil Pesto image

Provided by Redsie

Categories Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups fresh Thai basil
2 tablespoons dry roasted peanuts
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Press plastic wrap onto surface of pesto. Store in refrigerator up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1861.8, Fat 154.9, SaturatedFat 21.6, Sodium 4684, Carbohydrate 84.9, Fiber 21.6, Sugar 37.2, Protein 61.9

#15-minutes-or-less #time-to-make #course #preparation #sauces #condiments-etc #easy #3-steps-or-less