Low Fat Pesto

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 30.6
  • Total Fat: 2.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 3.4 mg
  • Sodium: 101.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 0.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 2.1 g

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Introduction

Simple low fat pesto Simple low fat pesto
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    2 tbsp Pine Nuts, toasted
    1 cup fresh basil leaves, rinsed
    1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
    1/3 to 2/3 cup Chicken Broth
    2 cloves garlic

Directions

Toast Pine nuts and set aside. Heat broth and garlic in microwave for 3 minutes and allow to cool. In a food processor or bullet, combine pine nuts, parmesan cheese and garlic, pulse a few times. Add 1/3 cup of broth and half basil leaves, pulse till well blended. Add remaining basil leaves and pulse more, till smooth. Add more chicken broth as needed for desired consistency. Use over noodles or as a topping.

Serving Size: 1 TBS makes 3/4 cup

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ELYSIAN11.

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