Asian Pesto

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Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup of fresh mint
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil
  • 1/3 cup roasted macadamia nuts
  • 1 (4 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 teaspoons chopped Thai chiles
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup sunflower oil
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  1. In food processor, with motor running, drop garlic through the feed tube and process until finely chopped. Add cilantro, mint, and basil and pulse until coarsely chopped.
  2. Add macadamia nuts, water chestnuts, lime juice, ginger, chile and sesame oil and pulse to combine. Scrape down sides.
  3. Slowly add the sunflower oil through the feed tube and process until smooth. Season to taste with salt.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

921 kcal 46% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.7g 37% DV
Total Fat 66.8g 86% DV
Carbs 75.7g 28% DV
Fiber 16.4g 59% DV
Sugar 10.7g 21% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9924.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 2328.5mg 50% DV
Cholesterol 3.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 87.3mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 144.1mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 966.5mg 74% DV
Iron 39.4mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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