Lighter Basil Pesto

Name: Lighter Basil Pesto
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon pine nuts; ¼ cup part-skim ricotta cheese; ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons vegetable broth, or as needed

Cost $6, save $4

Source: Recommended by CookPal

10 Min
8 Servings
$6

Lighter Basil Pesto

Cost $6, save $4

Source: Recommended by CookPal

10 Min
8 Servings
$6

INGREDIENTS

Herbs
- 2 cups fresh basil
Aromatics
- 2 cloves garlic
Nuts and Seeds
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts
Dairy
- ¼ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Oils and Fats
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Stocks and Broths
- 2 tablespoons vegetable broth, or as needed

STEPS

Chop basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor.

Add ricotta cheese to the basil mixture and process.

Repeat with Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Add vegetable broth and process until the sauce is smooth. Add more broth if the pesto is too thick.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

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Calories

3
Protein
1
Carbs
3
Fats

💡 Store the pesto in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.Freeze the sauce in portioned ice cube trays for longer storage.Adjust the consistency by gradually adding vegetable broth while blending.Use this pesto for pasta, as a spread on sandwiches, or as a dip with vegetables.