Low-Fat Pesto

Name: Low-Fat Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. fresh basil leaves; 2 to 5 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/4 c. pine nuts; 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice

Vegetarian Dairy

Prep: 10 min Serves: 1 Cuisine: Italian

A vibrant, low-fat pesto with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and lemon juice, perfect for adding flavor to pasta, sandwiches, or salads. Light and flavorful.

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Ingredients

1 1/2 c. fresh basil leaves ⓘ
2 to 5 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 c. pine nuts ⓘ
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese ⓘ
1/4 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice ⓘ

Instructions

Put the basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese in a blender or food processor.
Turn the machine on and drizzle in the lemon juice.
Continue to puree until a smooth paste is formed.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

396 kcal 20% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 20.7g 41% DV

Total Fat 21.7g 28% DV

Carbs 37.2g 14% DV

Fiber 12.7g 45% DV

Sugar 1.7g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 460.5mg 20% DV

Potassium 990.3mg 21% DV

Cholesterol 5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 22.8mcg 3% DV

Vitamin C 0.8mg 1% DV

Vitamin D 0.1mcg

Calcium 768.8mg 59% DV

Iron 25.2mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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