ASIAN PESTO

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Chopped fresh ginger, fish sauce and Sriracha sauce put a flavorful Asian-inspired spin on this traditional basil pesto.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 15m

Yield Makes 4 servings, about 1/4 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups tightly packed fresh basil
1-1/2 cups tightly packed fresh cilantro
1/3 cup cashew halves with pieces
2 large cloves garlic
2 Tbsp. chopped peeled fresh ginger
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup KRAFT Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing
Zest and juice from 1 lime
2 tsp. nam pla (fish sauce)
1 tsp. Sriracha sauce (hot chili sauce)

Steps:

Process first 5 ingredients in food processor until finely chopped, using pulsing action.
Mix remaining ingredients in liquid measuring cup. With processor running, slowly add oil mixture to ingredients in food processor, processing until smooth and well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 490 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g