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How to Make Basil Pesto Cream
This basil pesto cream is a simple, flavorful sauce made with fresh basil, garlic, and a touch of creaminess using skim milk and non-fat cottage cheese. It adds a rich, herby taste to pasta, vegetables, or protein dishes.
20servings
1 Tbsp (~13 grams)
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
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Place the spinach, garlic, shallot, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and basil in food processor. Process to a paste.
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With the motor running, add the cottage cheese and oil. Process until smooth. Add milk to achieve the desired consistency, if needed.
Nutrition facts
20 Servings
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Serving Size
1 Tbsp (~13 grams)
- Amount per serving Calories 15
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
1g
1%
- Saturated Fat 0g 0%
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg 0%
- Sodium 50mg 2%
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Total Carbohydrate
1g
<1%
- Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
- Total Sugars 0g
- Added Sugars 0g 0%
- Protein 1g
- Potassium 30mg <1%
Ingredients
cottage cheese (non-fat)
1 cup
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tsp
fresh basil
1/2 cup
Parmigiano-Reggiano (grated)
1/4 cup
shallots (minced, about 1 large)
1 tbsp
baby spinach
1 cup
skim milk
2 tbsp
garlic (minced)
2 clove
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