Bok Choy Pesto with Cilantro and Black Sesame Seed
Bok choy pesto with cilantro and sesame is an excellent Asian fusion pesto sauce perfect for a dip or to serve with pasta.
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 194kcal
Ingredients
- 4 small bok choy
- 2 cup cilantro fresh, loosely packed
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 in ginger fresh
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a food processor, purée box choy, cilantro, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, salt and pepper until smooth.
- While the machine is running, mix in olive oil and sesame oil until sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Transfer sauce to a bowl and stir in sesame seeds.
Notes
Serving Suggestions: Serve as an appetizer with bread, or mix with your favorite pasta.
TO STORE: There is bok choy pesto has no dairy in it, so it will last longer than traditional pesto. Keep it in an air tight container in the refrigerator. It can last for at least a week before the greens start to blacken and go bad.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Sodium: 236mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
