Creamy Pesto - Low Fat Recipe

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Creamy Pesto - Low Fat
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Ingredients
9
Count
Nutrition
84
Calories
Total time
10
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 3/4 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley (you could use all basil if you like)
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup nonfat yogurt
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, smashed (or 1 large)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • pepper (to taste)
  • salt (optional)

Directions:

  1. In a food processor add smashed garlic, pine nuts, parmesean cheese (and salt if using) and blend.
  2. Add basil, parsley, pepper and blend.
  3. Add yogurt and oil and blend until smooth.
  4. Place in airtight container or glass jar then into the fridge.
  5. Note: If you can let sauce refrigerate for a few hours before using, the flavors will intensify and be even tastier.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 84.35 Kcal (353 kJ)
Calories from fat 64.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.21g 11%
Cholesterol 4.54mg 2%
Sodium 102.42mg 4%
Potassium 78.2mg 2%
Total Carbs 1.72g 1%
Sugars 0.53g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2%
Protein 3.99g 8%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 6%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 94.9mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 293.7 Kcal (1230 kJ)
Calories from fat 225.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.1g 11%
Cholesterol 15.81mg 2%
Sodium 356.59mg 4%
Potassium 272.26mg 2%
Total Carbs 5.99g 1%
Sugars 1.85g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.39g 2%
Protein 13.88g 8%
Vitamin C 13mg 6%
Iron 2.4mg 4%
Calcium 330.4mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.2
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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