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    Low-Fat Pesto


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    circleofgrace.com

    Recipe Introduction


    A delicious topping for pasta, pesto typically is high in fat due to generous amounts of cheese and nuts. This low-fat version highlights fresh herbs instead.

    List of Ingredients




    2 cups fresh basil leaves, chopped
    1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
    1/4 cup bread crumbs, toasted *see Note
    2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    3 tablespoons miso (light) *see Note
    1/4 cup water (1/4 to 1/3)

    Recipe



    IN A FOOD PROCESSOR, combine the basil, parsley, bread crumbs, Parmesan, garlic and miso; pulse until the mixture is finely minced. With the machine running, add water until the pesto is smooth and creamy. Serves 6


    Notes:
    You can make your own bread crumbs by cutting fresh bread into cubes. Then place them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F until crisp, about 15 to 20 minutes. Process the cubes in a blender or food processor until finely ground.

    *Miso is a salty paste made from cooked, aged soybeans and sometimes grains. It's thick yet spreadable. It may be spread thinly on bread for a savory snack or used for flavoring various dishes and as a soup base. Miso comes in many varieties. As a rule, the darker varieties are saltier and more strongly flavored than the lighter ones.

    Per Serving: 53 Calories; 3g protein; 1g fat; 8g Carb; 2mg Cholesterol; 74mg Sodium, 2g Fiber

 

 

 


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