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Pasta With Cilantro-Peanut Pesto Recipe

Pasta With Cilantro-Peanut Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 bunch cilantro , 1/4 cup leaves reserved for serving
1 garlic clove, smashed and peeled
3/4 inch fresh ginger, peeled
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp lime zest, grated
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp light brown sugar
1/3 cup roasted peanuts, divided
2 -3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
3/4 lb linguine , cooked according to package instructions

Directions:

In a food processor, combine cilantro, garlic, ginger, vegetable and sesame oils, red-pepper flakes, lime zest and juice, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup peanuts. Pulse until a coarse paste forms. Season with soy sauce and pulse to combine.
In a large bowl, toss pesto with pasta. Roughly chop remaining peanuts and sprinkle over pasta along with cilantro leaves.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	472.49 Kcal (1978 kJ)
Calories from fat	167.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.58g	29%
Cholesterol	12.96mg	4%
Sodium	400.15mg	17%
Potassium	106.3mg	2%
Total Carbs	65.94g	22%
Sugars	2.88g	12%
Dietary Fiber	6.28g	25%
Protein	13.65g	27%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	6%
Iron	2.4mg	13%
Calcium	34.7mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	368.55 Kcal (1543 kJ)
Calories from fat	130.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.49g	29%
Cholesterol	10.11mg	4%
Sodium	312.13mg	17%
Potassium	82.91mg	2%
Total Carbs	51.44g	22%
Sugars	2.25g	12%
Dietary Fiber	4.9g	25%
Protein	10.65g	27%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	6%
Iron	1.9mg	13%
Calcium	27.1mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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