Pesto With Fat-Free Parmesan

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 14
Healthy and flavorful Pesto With Fat-Free Parmesan recipe
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

8 min

Ready In

23 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup pine nuts
5 cups basil leaves
5 garlic cloves , peeled and crushed
1/4 cup grated fat-free parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fat-free chicken broth

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
162
Sugar
1g
Fat
11g
Originating in Genoa, Italy, pesto is a traditional Italian sauce typically made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan cheese, and olive oil. This recipe presents a lighter version of the classic pesto sauce by using fat-free parmesan cheese and chicken broth instead of olive oil. The end result is a healthier and equally delicious sauce which can be used to season pasta, chicken, fish, or vegetables.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F and bake the pine nuts on a baking sheet for 8 minutes or until lightly browned.
2.In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, garlic, and toasted pine nuts, and process until finely chopped.
3.Add the fat-free parmesan cheese and chicken broth, and pulse until well combined.
4.Scoop the pesto into a bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

PROS

This Pesto With Fat-Free Parmesan recipe is healthy, flavorful, and easy to make.

It is a great way to consume more basil, which is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Fat-free parmesan cheese and chicken broth provide a lighter version of this classic Italian sauce.

CONS

This recipe contains pine nuts, which can be expensive and cause allergic reactions in some people.

Also, pesto is high in fat and calories, so it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Basil is a good source of vitamin K, essential for blood clotting, and vitamin A, which is important for eye health.
It also contains iron, calcium, and potassium. Garlic is known for its immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties, while pine nuts are a good source of vitamins E and K, which are important for healthy bones.
Fat-free parmesan cheese is a good source of protein without the added fat and calories of regular parmesan cheese.

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