Low Fat Basil Tomato Pesto Food

SKINNY PESTO

Skinny Pesto image

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

CREAMY SUN DRIED TOMATO PESTO CHICKEN

Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Chicken image

Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Chicken is simple and delicious, and ready in 30 minutes. This Easy one pan pesto chicken recipe will have you wanting seconds!

Provided by Jordan

Categories Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
7 ounces Filippo Berio Sun Dried Tomato Pesto, (1 jar)
13 ounces coconut cream, (1 can)
3 cloves of garlic, (minced)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste
olive oil, (for cooking)

Steps:

Heat a pan on medium heat with a 1 tbsp of olive oil. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. When the pan is hot, add the chicken and sear for 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside. (I like to cover the chicken with a splatter guard for this step).
Let the pan cool for 1-2 minutes off the burner and reduce the heat to low, then add Filippo Berio Sun Dried Tomato Pesto, garlic, red pepper flakes, and coconut cream. Stir the mixture constantly for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Return the chicken to the pan, spoon the pesto cream sauce over each chicken breast and cook for 5-10 minutes on low, covered. Before removing the pan, check the chicken for doneness by either cutting into the center or using a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature, it should be at least 165 F.
To serve, divide the chicken and the pesto cream sauce between two plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 116 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LOW CARB PENNE PASTA IN PESTO-CREAM SAUCE

Low Carb Penne Pasta in Pesto-Cream Sauce image

This recipe uses the recently introduced low-carb pasta for a flavor-packed, yet healthy side dish that satisfies your pasta craving without breaking your low-carb diet! Note: The 'Zaar nutrition chart doesn't recognize "low-carb" pasta, so be sure to add the number of carb grams shown on your pasta box. For example, my brand contains 5 G. net carbs, so my corrected total is 7.5 G. net carbs in each serving.

Provided by CookinDiva

Categories Penne

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

16 ounces low-carb pasta
1/4 cup basil pesto (found in refrigerator section by fresh herbs)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
8 ounces heavy cream
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain. HINT - save 1/4 cup pasta water to add to pasta later if it needs more liquid.
Stir all other ingredients into hot pasta, saving a little of the Parmesan to sprinkle on top. If the dish seems too dry, you can add a little of the reserved pasta water (the starch in that water helps to bind the sauce).
A nice variation is to toss in about 20 grape tomatoes (split in half first) as you toss all the ingredients. They add wonderful color and flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.2, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 46.3, Sodium 107.7, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.3