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Cold Asian Pesto Noodles
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11 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 20MINS

Cold Asian Pesto Noodles

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These Cold Asian Pesto Noodles could not be more simple to make or fun to eat! They're refreshing, super flavorful, and light for a summer meal.
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Jeanie and Lulu's Kitchen
Welcome to Jeanie and Lulu’s Kitchen, a love letter to my two incredible grandmothers, both of whom I think about every time I’m in the kitchen.
http://jeanieandluluskitchen.com/
These Cold Asian Pesto Noodles could not be more simple to make or fun to eat! They're refreshing, super flavorful, and light for a summer meal.
20MINS
Total Time
$2.56
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
US / Metric
Fresh Basil
3 cups
Fresh Basil, firmly packed
Garlic
3 cloves
Lime
1
Lime, zested, juiced
Fresh Chives
3/4 cup
Chopped Fresh Chives
Fresh Dill
1 Tbsp
Dry Roasted Peanuts
1/2 cup
Dry Roasted Peanuts
Sesame Oil
1 Tbsp
Sesame Oil
Soy Sauce
1/2 tsp
Olive Oil
1/2 cup
Flat Rice Noodles
1 lb
Flat Rice Noodles
Toasted White Sesame Seeds
to taste
Toasted White Sesame Seeds
for garnish
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
532
Fat
27.0 g
Protein
8.2 g
Carbs
64.8 g
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http://jeanieandluluskitchen.com/
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step 1
Set up a food processor and add the Fresh Basil (3 cups), Garlic (3 cloves), est and juice of the Lime (1), Fresh Chives (3/4 cup), Fresh Dill (1 Tbsp), Dry Roasted Peanuts (1/2 cup), Sesame Oil (1 Tbsp), and Soy Sauce (1/2 tsp).
step 2
Puree it all together thoroughly. Then let it run while you slowly pour in the Olive Oil (1/2 cup) until it becomes a thick, lovely sauce. Set it aside.
step 2 Puree it all together thoroughly. Then let it run while you slowly pour in the Olive Oil (1/2 cup) until it becomes a thick, lovely sauce. Set it aside.
step 3
Boil the Flat Rice Noodles (1 lb) for about 3-4 minutes, just until tender. Refer to the package directions for best results. Drain them and rinse them thoroughly in cold water to rinse off the excess starch. That way they don't get gummy.
step 3 Boil the Flat Rice Noodles (1 lb) for about 3-4 minutes, just until tender. Refer to the package directions for best results. Drain them and rinse them thoroughly in cold water to rinse off the excess starch. That way they don't get gummy.
step 4
Transfer the noodles to a very large bowl and stir in the pesto sauce in stages. That way it gets incorporated more easily.
step 4 Transfer the noodles to a very large bowl and stir in the pesto sauce in stages. That way it gets incorporated more easily.
step 5
Serve immediately, or store in a sealed container and enjoy the leftovers cold! Sprinkle Toasted White Sesame Seeds (to taste) on top when you serve for some texture.
step 5 Serve immediately, or store in a sealed container and enjoy the leftovers cold! Sprinkle Toasted White Sesame Seeds (to taste) on top when you serve for some texture.
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Dairy-Free
Asian
Shellfish-Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Quick & Easy
Side Dish
Summer
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