Low Fat, Two Nut Pesto
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 104.1
- Total Fat: 7.8 g
- Cholesterol: 2.1 mg
- Sodium: 53.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 8.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.1 g
- Protein: 3.6 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Low Fat, Two Nut Pesto calories by ingredient
Introduction
The best, almost guilt-free pesto around! Yes, it really DOES take that amount of olive oil! The addition of walnuts with pine nuts cuts down on the cost. I've used all walnuts before too! The best, almost guilt-free pesto around! Yes, it really DOES take that amount of olive oil! The addition of walnuts with pine nuts cuts down on the cost. I've used all walnuts before too!Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
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Basil, 2 tbsp
Garlic, 3 cloves
Walnuts, .25 cup, chopped
Pine Nuts, .25 cup
Parmesan Cheese, shredded, 7 tbsp
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2.5 tbsp
Tips
Tip: the pesto will not become smooth until the oil is poured in. I freeze them in ice cube trays, pop them out, and store in the freezer in a gal. freezer bag. Depending on what you're using the pesto for whether pasta, for a chicken or fish topping, a pizza, grilled veggies or bread, add very hot water to it to make it spreadable.
Directions
In a food processor w. metal blade, puree ingredients in the order listed. Start with washed, fairly dry basil, packed medium tight in the measuring cup. Cut the garlic in large pcs. Scrape down sides of processor after each ingredient is chopped. It will look and feel fairly chunky. With machine going, add olive oil in a slow and steady stream. As soon as the pesto is fairly smooth, it's ready.
Serving Size: Per 2 Tablespoon serving
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NIGHTLILLY.
Serving Size: Per 2 Tablespoon serving
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NIGHTLILLY.