Pasta With Cilantro-peanut Pesto

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 bunch cilantro, 1/4 cup leaves reserved for serving
• 1 garlic clove, smashed and peeled
• 3/4 inch fresh ginger, peeled
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon lime zest, grated
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
• 1/3 cup roasted peanuts, divided
• 2 -3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 3/4 lb linguine, cooked according to package instructions

Recipe

• 1 in a food processor, combine cilantro, garlic, ginger, vegetable and sesame oils, red-pepper flakes, lime zest and juice, brown sugar, and ¼ cup peanuts. pulse until a coarse paste forms. season with soy sauce and pulse to combine.
• 2 in a large bowl, toss pesto with pasta. roughly chop remaining peanuts and sprinkle over pasta along with cilantro leaves.