Best Low Fat Oil Less Pesto Recipes

LOW-FAT OIL-LESS PESTO

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Make and share this Low-fat Oil-less Pesto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 1 c.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
3 cups basil leaves
2 cups spinach leaves
8 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 -4 tablespoons mineral water
salt

Steps:

Put nuts, basil, spinach, garlic, cheese, lemon juice and pepper in a food processor.
Puree.
Gradually add mineral water until desired consistency is achieved.
Salt to taste.
Serve with pasta, grilled fish or chicken.
Can be heated.

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

LOW FAT PESTO SAUCE

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Pesto sauce is great, but it usually has olive oil, not chicken broth. This recipe substitutes with chicken broth.

Provided by Lorane Abari

Categories Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2/3 cup chicken broth or 2/3 cup vegetable stock
2 garlic cloves
1 cup fresh basil
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons pine nuts

Steps:

Combine stock and garlic and heat in the microwave on high for 5 minutes (or heat on the stove). Allow to cool.
Chop basil in food processor. Add cooled stock, Parmesan cheese and pine nuts. Whirl until everything is finely chopped and blended.
Meanwhile, cook pasta of your choice. Toss sauce with pasta. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Use as a topping for fish, chicken or potatoes also. Makes 4 servings.

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