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Vegetarian Satays with Asian Pesto Recipe

Vegetarian Satays with Asian Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 zucchini , sliced on the bias, 1/4-inch thick
1 small eggplant, sliced in half , then 1/4-inch slices
10 large shiitake caps
4 scallions, 1-inch lengths
wooden skewers soaked in water
4 cups roasted peanuts , 2 cups for plating
2 large, sliced shallots
4 cloves sliced garlic
3 minced thai bird chiles
3 kaffir lime leaves , chiffonade
2 stalks lemon grass, white part only, minced
1 tbsp sugar
2 limes, juiced
2 cups peanut oil
1 cup thai basil leaves
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 cup mint leaves
salt and black pepper

Directions:

Prepare a hot grill. Skewer the slices individually. The shiitakes should have a scallion on each side. Lightly oil and season the satays and on a hot grill, mark and criss-cross both sides, about 4 to 5 minutes total. In a food processor, add 2 cups peanuts, shallots, garlic, chiles, kaffir, and lemon grass and puree smooth. Add sugar, lime juice and season. Drizzle in remaining oil then add the herbs. Check for seasoning.
Lay a bed of peanuts on a large plate. Serve the pesto in a bowl and surround with satays. Garnish with extra kaffir leaves or lemongrass.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2020.44 Kcal (8459 kJ)
Calories from fat	1647.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	183.01g	282%
Cholesterol	64.47mg	21%
Sodium	45.5mg	2%
Potassium	1965.42mg	42%
Total Carbs	73.36g	24%
Sugars	17.47g	70%
Dietary Fiber	24.59g	98%
Protein	38.63g	77%
Vitamin C	32.1mg	54%
Vitamin A	1.5mg	49%
Iron	184.3mg	1024%
Calcium	223.3mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	319.24 Kcal (1337 kJ)
Calories from fat	260.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.92g	282%
Cholesterol	10.19mg	21%
Sodium	7.19mg	2%
Potassium	310.55mg	42%
Total Carbs	11.59g	24%
Sugars	2.76g	70%
Dietary Fiber	3.89g	98%
Protein	6.1g	77%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	54%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	49%
Iron	29.1mg	1024%
Calcium	35.3mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

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savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

54.9

Points
57

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
low cholesterol,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Total Fat

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