Light Pesto Food

LIGHT PESTO SAUCE

Light Pesto Sauce image

Awesome pesto recipe using NO oil. It is extremely flavorful and freezes well. Gets its zing from nice amount of garlic and lemon juice. Can be served over pasta, or as a sauce for beef, shrimp, etc. Give it a try!!

Provided by jonesies

Categories Spaghetti

Time 10m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 ounces romano cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 garlic cloves
2 2/3 cups fresh basil, loosely packed
1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

In food processor, combine romano cheese and garlic; cover and process for 30 seconds.
Add the basil, nuts, salt and pepper; cover and process until combined, about 15 seconds.
While processing, add the lemon juice, process about 15 seconds longer or untl combined.
Toss with pasta or serve as compliment to beef, chicken or seafood.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.5, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 23.6, Sodium 622.8, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.8, Protein 9.3

LIGHTER PESTO

Lighter Pesto image

With fresh basil at its summer peak, we can add more basil and less oil and nuts to this recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 10m

Yield Makes 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves (2 ounces total)
3 tablespoons walnut pieces
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

In a food processor, combine basil, walnuts, Parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons water; season with salt and pepper. Puree until a paste forms.
With motor running, add oil in a thin stream. Process until very smooth, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 16 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 11 g

LIGHT PESTO SAUCE

Light Pesto Sauce image

My pesto sauce uses less oil than most pesto sauces. This makes it thicker, but it also makes it a lot lighter. NOTE: This recipe works perfectly if you want to substitute cilantro for basil, and if you use walnuts, almonds, or pecans in place of the pine nuts.

Provided by Late Night Gourmet

Categories Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh basil
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons parmigiano-reggiano cheese
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

Peel skin from garlic cloves, and chop into big chunks.
Using a food processor, pulse basil, garlic, and nuts several times until finely chopped.
Add cheese and ¼ cup of the olive oil, and pulse until blended.
Pesto will be thick, so add more olive oil if desired for a looser consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.1, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 0.7, Sodium 133.5, Carbohydrate 0.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.7

EASY PESTO

Easy pesto image

Blend together pine nuts or cashews, basil, parmesan, garlic and olive oil to make your own pesto. It's perfect for pizzas, pasta and sandwiches

Provided by Paul Ainsworth

Categories Condiment

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

50g pine nuts or cashews
large bunch of basil, leaves picked
50g parmesan or vegetarian alternative
1 garlic clove, chopped
100ml olive oil

Steps:

Toast the nuts in a pan over a low heat. Tip into a mini chopper with the remaining ingredients, or use a large pestle and mortar, then blitz or pound into a rough sauce. Will keep for three days in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 0.3 grams sugar, Fiber 0.2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

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

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

More about "light pesto food"

15 QUICK AND EASY DINNERS LOADED WITH PESTO - ALLRECIPES

From allrecipes.com
Author Vanessa Greaves
Published Jun 12, 2020
Estimated Reading Time 3 mins

Teena's Spicy Pesto Chicken and Pasta. "Killer pasta — took it to a friend's barbeque, and was kinda embarrassed that it took center stage over everything she had prepared for her party.
Pesto Zoodles. "Perfect meal for those busy nights when you need something healthy, filling, and quick." — Buckwheat Queen. Delicious Ways to Use Pesto.
Spinach Pesto Chicken Breasts. Four ingredients are all you'll need to make this quick and easy chicken dinner. It's easily customizable, too: Many reviewers used this as a base recipe and added their own touches with ingredients like garlic, onion, mushrooms, wine, tomatoes, and so on.
Pesto-Stuffed Grilled Portobellos. "This was so delicious! Near the end, I sprinkled with the grated Italian cheeses. Mouthwatering!" — AppleKrisp.
Goat Cheese Arugula Pizza - No Red Sauce! "This pizza is absolutely delicious! It's so easy and quick to prepare, but you feel like you're eating gourmet when you eat it."

Light Pesto Food

LIGHT PESTO SAUCE

Awesome pesto recipe using NO oil. It is extremely flavorful and freezes well. Gets its zing from nice amount of garlic and lemon juice. Can be served over pasta, or as a sauce for beef, shrimp, etc. Give it a try!!

LIGHTER PESTO

With fresh basil at its summer peak, we can add more basil and less oil and nuts to this recipe.

LIGHT PESTO SAUCE

My pesto sauce uses less oil than most pesto sauces. This makes it thicker, but it also makes it a lot lighter. NOTE: This recipe works perfectly if you want to substitute cilantro for basil, and if you use walnuts, almonds, or pecans in place of the pine nuts.

EASY PESTO

Blend together pine nuts or cashews, basil, parmesan, garlic and olive oil to make your own pesto. It's perfect for pizzas, pasta and sandwiches

LIGHTER BASIL PESTO

More about "light pesto food"

15 QUICK AND EASY DINNERS LOADED WITH PESTO - ALLRECIPES

26 THINGS TO MAKE WITH PESTO - FOOD NETWORK

HOMEMADE BASIL PESTO - DELICIOUS HEALTHY RECIPES MADE …

BEST PESTO PASTA (RECIPE & TIPS) | THE MEDITERRANEAN …

CREAMY PESTO PASTA | LITE CRAVINGS | WW RECIPES

HOMEMADE BASIL PESTO RECIPE & TIPS - THE …

47 DELICIOUS WAYS TO USE PESTO - ALLRECIPES

CLASSIC PESTO | RICARDO

LIGHT PESTO SAUCE - FOOD HEAVEN MADE EASY

WHOLE LEMON PESTO WITH WALNUTS AND PECORINO | KITCHN

HOW TO MAKE PESTO | GIMME SOME OVEN

HOMEMADE PESTO RECIPE - THE SPRUCE EATS

BEST BASIL PESTO RECIPE - HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE BASIL PESTO …

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE PESTO SAUCE - ALLRECIPES

LIGHTENED UP PESTO RECIPE - A PINCH OF HEALTHY

21 WAYS TO MAKE GARDEN-FRESH PESTO - SIMPLY RECIPES

EASY SAGE PESTO RECIPE | DANS LE LAKEHOUSE

CREAMY PESTO SAUCE RECIPE (HOMEMADE IN 15 MINUTES) | KITCHN

12 RECIPES WHERE FRESH HERBS STEAL THE SPOTLIGHT

A PERFECT PESTO TO POWER YOUR SUMMER - THE NEW YORK TIMES

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...

You'll also love

Related Search