Skinny Basil Pesto Food

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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

SKINNY BASIL PESTO



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Skinny Basil Pesto is perfect over pasta or added into many dishes including frittatas, chicken, and shrimp. A perfect addition to any veggie dish. This easy low-calorie pesto is nut-free and freezes really well!

Provided by Eileen

Categories     Sauce     Vegetarian

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups packed basil leaves
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
2 cloves garlic (chopped)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
salt, to taste (to taste)

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine fresh basil, Pecorino Romano cheese, and garlic. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
  • While running food processor on low, slowly add olive oil until mixture is well blended. Check the pesto mixture after adding the 1/4 cup of olive oil. Depending on how well you packed your basil, you may need a bit more olive oil, no more than 1/3 of a cup of olive oil.
  • Season with the pepper and salt, to taste.
  • Adjust seasoning if needed.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Tablespoon, Calories 86 kcal, Protein 2 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 75 mg

BASIL PESTO



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Keep this basic Basil Pesto recipe from Food Network Kitchen in your arsenal and use it for topping pasta, fish, chicken, pizza and more.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup pine nuts
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese

Steps:

  • Combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add 1/2 cup of the oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • If using immediately, add all the remaining oil and pulse until smooth. Transfer the pesto to a large serving bowl and mix in the cheese.
  • If freezing, transfer to an air-tight container and drizzle remaining oil over the top. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and stir in cheese.

BASIL PESTO



Basil Pesto image

Basil pesto is extremely versatile! It enhances the flavor for all dishes like steak, chicken, fish, vegetables, and pasta! After the ingredients are combined and formed into a tube shape, simply slice whatever size portion you need and freeze the rest! Easy-breezy to prepare and bursting with flavor!

Provided by Bwoogie1

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

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
⅔ cup pine nuts
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and olive oil in a food processor. Pulse to combine. Add garlic, pine nuts, salt, and pepper. Pulse until mixture becomes smooth and blended.
  • Pour mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap; roll into a tube shape and seal. Store in the refrigerator until needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 87.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

BASIL PESTO



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This is a wonderful lemon-flavored pesto. This was my first taste of pesto and I've never gone back! Update as of 2/13/04 I'm glad that you all like this. I freeze this now and keep it on hand for my spaghetti sauce or others sauces. It freezes great!

Provided by Bonnie Traynor

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups basil
2 -5 garlic cloves
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/8 cup lemon juice
1/8 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Mix everything together in food processor except the oil and lemon.
  • Once everything is mixed well, drizzle with lemon and oil.
  • Mix until well blended.
  • Serve on pasta or just about anything that needs a pick me up.
  • Will keep in refrigerator for 2-3 days.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.4, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 7.3, Sodium 129.1, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.8, Protein 5.6

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