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Pesto

May 14, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Pesto is a fresh and simple sauce that will brighten any dish this summer! Add it to your pasta, top your protein or spread it on a sandwich. Did I mention our recipe is low cal. too?


Lower Calorie Pesto
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A lighter version that uses reduced-sodium chicken broth and olive oil. You can also use water.
Servings
8 (2 Tablespoons)
Servings
8 (2 Tablespoons)
Lower Calorie Pesto
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A lighter version that uses reduced-sodium chicken broth and olive oil. You can also use water.
Servings
8 (2 Tablespoons)
Servings
8 (2 Tablespoons)
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoon pine nuts
  • 2 cups basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Servings: (2 Tablespoons)
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Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.
Recipe Notes

This pesto will last 5-8 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 8 months.

Low Cal Pesto Nutrition Facts Serving size 2 Tbsp (26g) servings per container 8 Amount per serving Calories 60 % Daily Value Total Fat 6 g 8 % Saturated Fat 1 g 5 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 120 mg 5 % Total Carbohydrate 1 g 0 % Dietary Fiber 0 g 0 % Total Sugars 0 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 2 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 51 mg 4 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 53 mg 2 %

Recipe adapted from weightwatchers.com

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