Best Super Basil Pesto Healthy Version Recipes

SKINNY PESTO

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Pesto doesn't have to have so many calories! This lightened up version tastes just as good with less than half the calories and fat.

Provided by Kristen McCaffrey

Categories Condiment

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups basil leaves, packed
6 tbsp. water
4 tbsp. Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 tbsp. olive oil
3 cloves garlic
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper

Steps:

Add everything to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks or freeze.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tbsp., Calories 62 cal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fat 6 g, Protein 2 g, Fiber 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 132 mg, Sugar 0 g

LIGHTER BASIL PESTO

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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

Ingredients

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