I love pesto, but rarely use it since the store bought brands tends to be high in both fat and calories. Since we have a fresh herb garden on our porch, I decided I would take the plunge and see if I could create a pesto sauce that was both delicious and not too "bad" for you. This recipe seemed to do the trick. The fresh basil has such a strong taste that you really only need 1-2 tablespoons to create a flavorful dish.
Pesto Perfect
Makes 16 Tablespoons
45 calories, 5 grams of fat, 0 grams fiber
1 Weight Watchers point per tablespoon
Ingredients
1 cup fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (I used the bottle type, but fresh would be great too)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Directions
-In a food processor, pulse basil and cheese until they are totally combined.
-Add nuts, garlic, salt and pepper. Pulse until nuts are well combined with the basil mixture and you have a smooth paste.
-Add olive oil. Process until you have a smooth, thick pesto sauce.
-Serve over your favorite pasta, to make a pizza, or spread on your sandwich.
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