Thai Pesto Sauce Recipe

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Thai Pesto Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Place the basil, cashews, lime zest and juice, ginger, jalapeno, soy sauce and lemongrass in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until a coarse mixture forms.
  2. With the machine running, gradually stream in the oil and blend until the pesto emulsifies.
  3. Makes about 3/4 cup.
  4. SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
  5. . Toss with [( pasta ) 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil, your favorite Asian noodles (such as wheat, egg, ramen, or rice noodles), and sauteed mushrooms and onions.
  6. Add to any stir-fry.
  7. As an appetizer, serve wonton cups filled with seared cooked ( meats, vege or fish/seafood )] that has been mixed with the pesto and garnish with ribbons of fresh basil.
  8. To make the wonton cups, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  9. Brush the wonton wrappers with a little melted butter, press them into the depressions of mini muffin tins and bake for 6 to 8 minutes, until lightly browned and crisp.
  10. Remove from the tins and let cool on wire racks.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 203.15 Kcal (851 kJ)
Calories from fat 171.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.09g 29%
Sodium 86.31mg 4%
Potassium 143.13mg 3%
Total Carbs 6.3g 2%
Sugars 1.35g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.72g 3%
Protein 3.73g 7%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 7%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 8.3mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 569.24 Kcal (2383 kJ)
Calories from fat 481.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 53.5g 29%
Sodium 241.84mg 4%
Potassium 401.06mg 3%
Total Carbs 17.64g 2%
Sugars 3.79g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.01g 3%
Protein 10.45g 7%
Vitamin C 12.4mg 7%
Iron 3.9mg 8%
Calcium 23.2mg 1%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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