Vegetarian

Low Calorie Pesto takes several minutes to prepare.

Low Calorie Pesto takes several minutes to cook.

Low Calorie Pesto makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Low Calorie Pesto are:

2/3 cup chicken broth or vegetable stock
2 garlic cloves
1 cup fresh basil
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
1/3 cup olive oil

Here is how you make Low Calorie Pesto:

Combine stock and garlic and heat in the microwave on high for 5 minutes (or heat on the stove). Allow to cool. Chop basil in food processor. Add cooled stock, oil, Parmesan cheese and pine nuts. Whirl until everything is finely chopped and blended. Meanwhile, cook pasta of your choice. Toss sauce with pasta. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Use as a topping for fish, chicken or potatoes also. Makes 4 servings.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MUNINN11.

The nutritional information for Low Calorie Pesto is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 263.4

• Total Fat: 26.4 g
• Cholesterol: 7.3 mg
• Sodium: 341.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 2.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
• Protein: 5.3 g