Lighter Pesto Recipe


Submitted by sarahjo36

Makes 4 servings


A Pesto Sauce with less oil and more basil. You could add 3 tbsp. of walnut pieces if you wanted that nutty flavor.

Ingredients
3 cups basil leaves
3 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tbsp. lemon juice
3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
  1. In a food processor, combine basil, Parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, and 3 tbsp. water; season with salt and pepper. Puree until a paste forms.

  2. Stream in oil while motor is running. Process until smooth, about 1 minute.

Categories

Main Dish, Roast

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 37.2g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
113
Calories from Fat
102
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
11.3g
17%
Saturated Fat
2.0g
10%
Cholesterol
3mg
1%
Sodium
58mg
2%
Total Carbohydrates
1.4g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0.3g
1%
Sugars
0.1g
Protein
2.1g
Vitamin A 19% Vitamin C 9%
Calcium 8% Iron 3%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
Legend

Fat
Protein
Carbs
Alcohol
Other

Calorie Breakdown (?)
Nutrition Breakdown
Daily Values (?)
Daily Values

Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
C+
  Good points
  • Low in cholesterol
  • Low in sodium
  • Very low in sugar
  • High in vitamin A
  •  
    Advertisement
    Featured Video
    Quit Smoking
    Smoking causes more than just damage to the lungs.