Best 7 Pesto Chili Peanuts Recipes

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Pesto chili peanuts, a delightful combination of earthy pesto and spicy chili, offer a unique and flavorful snack that is both easy to make and sure to impress. Whether you are looking for a quick and tasty appetizer or a crunchy addition to your salad or stir-fry, this recipe will provide you with the perfect blend of flavors and textures. Made with pantry-friendly ingredients like roasted peanuts, olive oil, basil, Parmesan cheese, and chili flakes, this simple yet satisfying snack will be your new go-to treat.

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THAI BASIL PEANUT PESTO RECIPE BY TASTY



Thai Basil Peanut Pesto Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: thai basil leaves, garlic, dry roasted peanuts, sesame oil, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, agave nectar, soy sauce, lime juice, salt

Provided by Jordan Kenna

Categories     Sides

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups thai basil leaves, packed
4 cloves garlic
¼ cup dry roasted peanuts
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon agave nectar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Place the Thai basil, garlic, peanuts, sesame oil, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, agave nectar, soy sauce, and lime juice in the bowl of a food processor and puree until smooth. Add salt to taste.
  • Use pesto immediately or transfer to an airtight container. Pesto can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 745 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 65 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 22 grams

PESTO CHILI PEANUTS



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Who'd ever dream of teaming pesto with peanuts? Dennis Dahlin from Bolingbrook, Illinois did! And the result is a can't-stop-eating-'em snack that's salty, savory and sure to be in "hot" demand with friends and family. Just try it and see.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 envelope pesto sauce mix
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
5 cups salted dry roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the pesto mix, oil, chili powder and cayenne. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag; add peanuts. Seal bag and shake to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes, stirring once. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

PEANUT PESTO



Peanut Pesto image

Make and share this Peanut Pesto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup fresh flat leaf parsley (, remove stems first)
3/4 cup roasted peanuts
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup grated romano cheese
3 cloves garlic, peeled
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a food processor (or blender), place the basil and parsley, and process until finely minced.
  • Add all other ingredients except oil, and process until peanuts are finely chopped.
  • Through the feed tube, pour in the oil and process until mixture is creamy-smooth.
  • Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2530.6, Fat 243.6, SaturatedFat 39.8, Cholesterol 44.1, Sodium 2066.3, Carbohydrate 48.6, Fiber 17.8, Sugar 8.5, Protein 63.1

CHILI-SPICED PEANUTS



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This recipe is adapted from "Simply Mexican" by the chef and cookbook author Lourdes Castro. With a twist of lime juice and cayenne pepper, these nuts have a distinctly Latin flavor. They will keep guests happy as hosts finish dinner in the kitchen.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon coarse salt or kosher salt
1 lime, quartered

Steps:

  • In a nonstick pan over high heat, toast peanuts for 2 to 3 minutes, shaking pan or stirring often until nuts begin to smell toasty. Pour into a bowl and set aside.
  • Decrease heat under pan to medium and sprinkle sugar, cayenne pepper and salt evenly into it. Melt mixture slowly, stirring a bit with a heat-proof silicone spatula. When sugar has melted, add peanuts to pan and coat well. Mixture might clump a bit.
  • Pour nuts onto parchment paper. As soon as mixture is cool enough to handle, break apart any clumps of peanuts. Serve with wedges of lime. Squeeze lime over nuts right before eating.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 167, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 98 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

CILANTRO AND PEANUT PESTO



Cilantro and Peanut Pesto image

Top your favorite fish, chicken or pasta with Cilantro and Peanut Pesto! Combine the ingredients in a food processor or blender for this nutty sauce.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings, 1/4 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/3 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing
1/3 cup chili lime peanuts
1 clove garlic

Steps:

  • Process ingredients in food processor or blender until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 410 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

PESTO CHILI PEANUTS



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Make and share this Pesto Chili Peanuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 5 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (1/2 ounce) envelope knorr pesto sauce mix
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
5 cups dry roasted salted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the pesto mix, oil, chili powder and cayenne.
  • Pour into a large resealable plastic bag; add peanuts.
  • Seal bag and shake to coat.
  • Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 15-20 minutes, stirring once.
  • Spread on waxed paper to cool.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.5, Fat 50.4, SaturatedFat 7, Sodium 770.5, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 4, Protein 22.4

THE BEST CLASSIC PESTO



The Best Classic Pesto image

Peppery, tangy, creamy, and fresh-tasting - this pesto has it all. It's a great way to use up the bounty of your summer herb garden, and each batch will last in the fridge for up to 2 weeks! Use it to dress up pasta, potatoes, eggs, sauces, marinades, or soups. Spread it on bread and top with grilled chicken and tomatoes for a delightful open-faced sandwich. Or, stir a spoonful into mayonnaise for a homemade pesto aioli.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Categories     Pesto Sauce

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups packed fresh basil leaves, washed and thoroughly dried
2 large cloves garlic
¼ cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Pulse basil and garlic in a food processor about 8 times until finely chopped. Add toasted pine nuts and salt; turn processor on low and drizzle olive oil through the chute until everything is incorporated. Add Parmesan cheese and lemon juice; pulse 2 times.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 35.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 395 mg

Tips:

  • To make the perfect pesto, use fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil. You can also add some Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
  • You can use any type of chili pepper in this recipe, but a serrano pepper will give you a nice medium heat level. If you want it spicier, use a habanero pepper.
  • Be sure to roast the peanuts before adding them to the pesto. This will help bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • This pesto is great on pasta, but you can also use it as a marinade for chicken or fish, or as a dip for vegetables.
  • If you don't have time to make your own pesto, you can use store-bought pesto in this recipe.

Conclusion:

This pesto chili peanuts recipe is a delicious and easy way to add some flavor to your next meal. The combination of spicy chili peppers, creamy pesto, and crunchy peanuts is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give this one a try.

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