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–+ servings

Thai Basil Pesto

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients  

  • 2 cups Thai basil leaves, fresh
  • ½ cup pine nuts
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, grated or shredded
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce, optional
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions 

  • In a food processor, combine the Thai basil leaves, raw pine nuts, garlic, parmesan cheese, lime juice, and fish sauce (if using).
  • Pulse the mixture until coarsely chopped.
  • With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto is smooth and emulsified.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with your favorite pasta or as a sauce for pizza or bruschetta.

Notes

1. Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. The nutritional value is only for pesto. It does not include the nutrition for any substitutions.
2. Be sure to check out the Key Ingredients along with the Recipe Tips and Notes sections found in the post, for more tips, options, substitutions, and variations for this recipe! You will also find step-by-step photos there.