Healthy Pesto Chicken Recipe Low Calorie

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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

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

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