Best Low Fat Basil Tomato Pesto Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

LIGHTER BASIL PESTO



Lighter Basil Pesto image

Basil pesto is one of my favorite foods, especially in the summer. Unfortunately pesto is very high in fat and calories, so I have been working to create a lower fat and calorie version. This pesto is creamy and delicious without the guilt! This recipe is also great with any type of stock or nuts that you have at home.

Provided by Jtallent

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups fresh basil
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon pine nuts
¼ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable broth, or as needed

Steps:

  • Chop basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor. Add ricotta cheese to the basil mixture and process. Repeat with Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Add vegetable broth and process until sauce is smooth. Add more broth if pesto is too thick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 4.6 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 55.6 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

LOW-FAT OIL-LESS PESTO



Low-fat Oil-less Pesto image

Make and share this Low-fat Oil-less Pesto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 1 c.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
3 cups basil leaves
2 cups spinach leaves
8 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 -4 tablespoons mineral water
salt

Steps:

  • Put nuts, basil, spinach, garlic, cheese, lemon juice and pepper in a food processor.
  • Puree.
  • Gradually add mineral water until desired consistency is achieved.
  • Salt to taste.
  • Serve with pasta, grilled fish or chicken.
  • Can be heated.

LOW FAT BASIL TOMATO PESTO



Low Fat Basil Tomato Pesto image

This low fat version of pesto is simply wonderful, and it's just bursting with fresh flavor. I really like the flavor of traditional pesto, but the addition of the tomatoes in this recipe really, really goes well with all that lovely fresh basil. This makes just enough pesto for one pound of your favorite cooked pasta. Or use it to top eggs, baked potatoes, fish, spread it on sandwiches, or add as an extra flavoring to soups or rice. The possibilities are endless! I've also made this using part fresh parsley when I didn't have an entire cup of fresh basil on hand.

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup fresh basil leaf, well packed
1 cup chopped tomato
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste

Steps:

  • To toast pine nuts, spread them on an un-oiled baking sheet and bake in oven at 350 for about 3 to 5 minutes until just slightly deepened in color.
  • Rinse and drain fresh basil leaves.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine basil, tomatoes, garlic, pine nuts and salt, and puree until smooth.
  • Have a rubber spatula handy to scrap down the sides of the blender as you process.
  • Because there is no oil in this recipe, it takes a bit more coaxing to get the mixture smooth.
  • Pesto is great served immediately, but can be refrigerated for 3-4 days.

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #15-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #preparation     #low-protein     #5-ingredients-or-less     #sauces     #condiments-etc     #easy     #no-cook     #vegan     #vegetarian     #food-processor-blender     #dietary     #low-cholesterol     #low-saturated-fat     #low-calorie     #low-carb     #savory-sauces     #low-in-something     #equipment     #small-appliance     #number-of-servings     #technique

Related Topics