Thai Basil Pesto with Cashews

Name: Thai Basil Pesto with Cashews
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups thai basil leaves (loosely packed); 1-2 garlic cloves (sliced or roughly chopped); 1/3 cup raw cashews; Zest of one lime; 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup avocado oil (or other neutral oil); 1 lb rice noodles (cooked according to package directions*); 1/4 cup butter; 1 garlic clove (minced); 1 can full-fat coconut milk; 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 Tbsp soy sauce; 1 Tbsp cornstarch; 3/4 tsp white pepper

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

Super easy Thai Basil Pesto served on Creamy Coconut Rice Noodles with Crispy White Pepper Chicken. The Pesto is made in the blender in under 10 minutes and keeps well in the fridge.

Updated at: Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:00:46 GMT