Cold Asian Pesto Noodles

11 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 20MINS

Cold Asian Pesto Noodles

Recipe

4.5

2 ratings

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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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.

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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.

20MINS

Total Time

$2.56

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings

6

us / metric

3 cups

Fresh Basil, firmly packed

3 cloves

1

Lime, zested, juiced

3/4 cup

Chopped Fresh Chives

1 Tbsp

1/2 cup

Dry Roasted Peanuts

1 Tbsp

Sesame Oil

as needed

1/2 cup

1 lb

Flat Rice Noodles

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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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 (as needed).

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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